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from the left finalists Robert Young & Andrew Cain with runner-up Benjamin Goede and Super Bowl High Roller champ Jeremy Sonnenfeld.

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PBA Regional Tour Takes On PRO Lee Patterson & Kim Power Are First-Time PRO Champs - Dave Hewitt Wins Whole New Meaning Another One, Close Scores Make For An Exciting Day At AMF Mowry Lanes

SEATTLE – The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) has made considerable There have been higher-scoring PRO tournaments, but never have we seen an th changes to its Regional Tour to coincide with changes being implemented on the event where scoring was as close as it was during our January 11 event at AMF PBA Tour for the 2004-2005 Season. One of the most significant changes will be Mowry Lanes in Fremont. The oil pattern was a bit on the tough side, making every the addition of $600,000 to the Regional prize funds for the 2004-2005 Season (a shot count. In the end, a total of 17 people made the main prize fund cash lists 20% increase). This comes on the heels of the increased number of tournaments across all three divisions...with just 88 pins separating those 17 bowlers. for members over the past few years. How close was the competition? So close that leads were changing hands literally The change is being made in anticipation of an increase in regional entries includ- every game and literally in every division; so close that it would take more space ing bowlers who did not earn exempt status on the PBA Tour during the 2003-2004 than we have here to detail just how competitive the action was. How tough were Season. Those bowlers now will try to earn their exemption through the Regional the lane conditions? So tough that just one bowler...Jimmy Jean, of Yuba City...was Tour. able to record all eight games at or above the 200 mark. “The restructuring of the PBA Tour was necessary in order to create both an inspi Lee Patterson made the biggest splash of all 64 entries, winning the Open Divi- (Continued on page 19) sion on his first try...and he almost didn’t bowl. The Fresno resident was a bit tuck- ered out after competing in another tournament several hundred away just the day before, but made a last-minute decision to drive to Fremont. The gamble paid off, as Patterson took the top spot on the strength of his 1,810 total over the eight- Dexter Shoe Company game route. Patterson’s win was a real squeaker, though, as he edged-out young Mac Martin by a mere six pins to take the $775 top award; Martin earned $425 for his runner-up Announces Free Shoes For 1,804 total. There was no faulting either bowler all day: each battled for the lead without stumbling, and neither showed any sign of faltering. At the end, Martin had a PBA Regional Players little trouble carrying the pocket, and his 206 finale couldn’t hold off Patterson’s 224. Promotion Runs through December 31, 2004 Nick Melnikoff was also in the thick of things, sitting among the top three heading into the final game. But Melnikoff, too, had carry problems at the end of the day; his SEATTLE – Dexter Shoe Company has announced a brand new promotion for all 194 finish took him to an 1,802 total and third place ($350). Melnikoff also recorded participating PBA Regional and Senior Regional players beginning immediately. the day’s only perfect 300 game. All participants of 2004 PBA Regional and Senior Regional tournaments that elect Jeff O’Connor is a formidable competitor who, until this tournament, was just a to wear a Dexter logo patch during competition have the opportunity to receive a whisker away from showing what he can really do. This time out, though, he over- 25% discount certificate on shoes available from Dexter and its Parent Company H. came the challenging lane conditions to grab the fourth-place spot on the strength of H. Brown through its Shoeline.com Division. PBA Regional and Senior Regional his 1,788 total ($300). participants can choose from Casual Shoes, Boots, Men’s and Women’s dress A mere 22 pins separated fifth place through 10th place...an incredibly tight spread shoes and of course Dexter Bowling Shoes. Any shoe that is available on www. for a tournament. In order, the final six cashers in the Open Division’s main prize shoeline.com is available to a PBA Regional or Senior Regional player at a discount. fund were Steve Ting (1,766 total - $225), Glenn Reichmuth (1,757 - $175), Gene As an added bonus the winner and second place finisher of any PBA Regional or Bruihl (1,756 - $160), Dave Snow (1,750 - $155), George Aboud (1,746 - $150) and Senior Regional tournament wearing a Dexter logo patch will receive a certificate for Cid Blueford (1,744 - $145). free shoes. Players finishing first receive two certificates; the second place finisher Seven of the Top 10 Open Division bowlers also cashed in side pot action receives a certificate for one free pair. Players finishing third through eighth will re- Senior Division competition was brutal, with just 21 pins separating the Top Four. ceive a 50% off certificate. Dave Hewitt struggled the first five games but still managed to hang around the The only eligibility requirement to receive any discount or a free shoe certificate is fringes of the cash list. He then proved that tenacity can pay off, recording a 731 that the player must wear the Dexter logo patch during all rounds of competition. total his final three games to edge Don Clyburn by just nine pins: 1,770 – 1,761. Wearing Dexter Bowling shoes is recommended but not required. Hewitt, recording his second straight Senior Divison win, pocketed $550, while Cly- The Regional Tour will consist of over 200 tournaments during the 2004-2005 burn banked $300. Season (up from 167 in 2002). It was recently announced that the prize funds for Perennial threat Bill Tuttle also made his presence known. Despite a slow start, the upcoming season will raise $600,000 as bowlers vie for a shot at exemption on Tuttle came on strong his final five games, topping his set with a 279 game to take the PBA Tour. third place (1,750 - $175). Garrie Yacap overcame a very slow start, bouncing back Dexter Bowling is a division of Dexter Sports and H.H. Brown Shoe Company, a from his 166-173 openers in a big way to secure fourth place (1,749 - $150). wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. For more information, please con- All Top Four Senior Division bowlers also cashed in side pots. tact Dexter Marketing at (603) 880-8900. This is the point in the story where we stop to consider that, so far, just 66 pins For more information contact: are separating 14 bowlers: 1,744 (Cid Blueford) to 1,810 (Lee Patterson). Beth Marshall, PBA Tour, 206-332-9688 or [email protected] Kim Power has been making her presence known for the past six or eight months, improving each tournament. (She recently became just the second woman to record a perfect 300 game in a PRO tournament.) Power wasn’t even in the hunt at the half-way mark of the Women’s Division NCST competition. But she showed the grit that is a hallmark of her personality, turning on Last shot at Saratoga the afterburners with a 932 in the back half to earn her first PRO title with a 1,761 total, worth $300. The first event of 2004 was held at AMF Saratoga lanes, Two-time champ Jodi Smith took the runner-up spot with a 1,725 total ($175), Saratoga, California. It was our first event of 2004, and un- while Amie Willett grabbed third place with a 1,722 ($110). fortunately probably Saratoga’s last as Saratoga Lanes is All Top Three Women’s Division cashers also took home side pot money. scheduled for closure in March of this year. You could There you have it, just 88 pins separating 17 main prize fund cashers, from Lee hear all the great stories being told as members and guest Patterson (1,810) to Amie Willett (1,722). And that’s how tough PRO competition is. recalled all the great events and bowlers that had past through the doors over the Quite a few other bowlers made trips to the pay window. Other cashers on the years and decades. A special thanks to Greg Gonzales, his desk staff, mechanics, day included Curtis Cage, Tracy Castro, Dwayne Cross, Charlie Esteban, Bobby and all the employees who hosted a great and memorable event for everyone to add Flores, Ed Floyd, Dave Houck, Mike Hung, Jimmy Jean, Marchael Kelly, Jim Mont- to their memories of Saratoga Lanes for years to come. gomery, Don Parks, Ed Rehnberg, Roger Schindewolf, Karen Sookikian, Chet Entries for this event were lower than anticipated, we qualified 14 Seniors and 5 (Continued on page 5) (Continued(Continued on pageon page 19) 5)

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(Continued from page 4) Senior Division Results (Continued from page 8) "The commitment of these local hotels NCST 1. Sam Carter ...... $700 Dick Evans and casinos is very important," Baur said. Super seniors for the Sunday finals. In 2. Rodney Garrick ...... 550 the senior division it took an average of 3. Terry Leong ...... 500 "It seems like every where you turn, "Some will even provide shuttle service 216.4 to make the cut, while in the Super 4. Ty Dawson ...... 475 Storm is involved in a special in a special to the Starlite Lanes, which will help seniors averaging 214.2 got you to the 5. Norm Palomares ...... 440 bowling event," Baur said. "We are truly bowlers easily get to the event from Sunday finals. With five bowlers in the 6. Ed Silva ...... 410 pleased Storm is part of this ‘new event.' downtown." Super seniors, a step ladder finals with 7. Dennis Jones ...... 390 Bill Supper, vice president of tourna- Starlite Lanes, which will also host the two game total pin matches was used on 8. Marty Deh ...... 380 ment organizations for Storm, said, "In popular Forty Frame Game Tournament, Sunday. 9. Skip Pavone ...... 370 2003 the ABC/Storm Challenge was very features the latest technology in In the Super Seniors, we used a 2 10. Gary Lee ...... 365 successful in Knoxville. For 2004, ABC HPL9000 lane surfaces and is located game match stepladder for the finals. 11. Brian Parks ...... 360 had the Bowlers Journal Championships only a one-mile taxi ride from the Na- The first round was won by Vaughan 12. Mike Claus ...... 355 available. That's a long running tourna- tional Bowling Stadium. Doody (426) over John Hewitt (421). 13. Pat Kruse ...... 350 ment that every ABC tournament bowler Finally, as executive director of the Curtis Cage then stepped up and won 14. Randy Ortiz ...... 345 knows and for Storm to get an entitle- ABC Hall of Fame Committee Ed Baur is the second round (481) over Vaughn’s ment in that event was just a natural pro- trying to figure out ways to showcase the (425). Curtis continued on to win round gression." Hall of Fame bowlers who serve on the Senior Division three (443) over Ralph Willis (394). Cur- Other Bowlers Journal tournament committee through clinics or appear- tis then bowled Dave Johnson in the final sponsors will be Golden Phoenix and ances. match. Curtis continued on shooting Boomtown. He doesn't want them taking to the golf 280, 259 (539) over Dave Johnson’s 201, Any resemblance between the 2004 courses in their few free hours, he wants 266 (467) to capture the first Super sen- Bowlers Journal event to old BJ events them to possibly sign autographs or do ior title for 2004. will be surprising since Baur hopes to clinics at some bowling center in the Mil- In the Senior division, leader Terry make "a popular event even more popu- waukee area. Leong started out strong. However, Ed lar with major changes." In other words, how many league bowl- Silva stayed right behind and in game 5 Baur will attempt to rebuild the BJ tour- ers would show up at a bowling clinic took the lead. At the 7 game break Ed nament to its glory years by adding side by Hall of Famers like , John Silva led at +644, with Sam Carter in 2nd events for women, seniors and super Jowdy, Bill Lillard, Ray Bluth and Les at +600. After the break there was still a seniors. Zikes to name a few? lot of bowling to be done. Ed led until "First of all, we're going change from Baur could charge $5 for a two-hour L-R: Gayle Gonzales- game 9, when Sam Carter moved ahead the old five-game format to a three-game session and easily could raise a couple AMF Moonlite Lanes to the lead. Then in game 10 Terry format. We're also going to look at a 199- thousand dollars for the (our February hostess), Leong came back strong to take the lead. under singles event with its own prize Memorial Scholarship fund. Sam Carter, Greg Gonzales-Manager Then in game 13 Sam fired back to take fund plus senior doubles and senior open In other words, Ed Baur is not only a AMF Saratoga Lanes. the lead at +911 with Terry in 2nd at singles." thinker, he's a doer. He doesn't play a pat +823. Sam Finished strong to capture The complete new package just un- hand, he takes chances. the first Senior title of 2004. Rodney veiled will include 180 average and under So with that in mind, look for an up- Garrick who was 5th after 13, fired off a "pins over average" with super senior and coming announcement that the ABC 278 and with his bonus pins moved him- women's divisions, senior singles and Masters will be held in Milwaukee next self to second place over Terry who fin- Super Seniors Division doubles plus 199-under singles. There year. ished in 3rd. also will be a mixed "pins over average" Email address of author: Congratulations to our division champi- doubles event. [email protected]. ons: Sam Carter and Curtis Cage. Also, But don't despair, the traditional open, once again thanks to Greg Gonzales and singles, doubles and classic pro divisions his staff for doing a great job and wish will still be available. them the best. "Our goal is to offer a side tournament to the ABC with something for every bowler who comes to Reno to bowl in the Super Seniors Division Results 1. Curtis Cage ...... $600 American Bowling Congress' National 2. Dave Johnson ...... 450 Championship Tournament at the Na- 3. Ralph Willis ...... 385 tional Bowling Stadium," Baur said. 4. Vaughn Doody ...... 360 Presenting sponsors of the 2004 ABC 5. John Hewitt ...... 350 Tournament will be the Eldorado, Silver Alt Roger Schindewolf ...... 185 Legacy, Circus-Circus hotels/casinos in Curtis cage is presented his champions downtown Reno. plaque by Greg Gonzales- Manager (Continued next column) (Continued next column) AMF Saratoga Lanes. FEBRUARY 2004 - www.bowlingworld.com 5

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Next 900 Could Net 10 Grand If Rolled In Kegel’s Million

The first known in American 10-pin bowling was rolled by Leo Bentley in Ohio in 1931. In 1982, the great Glenn Allison tossed a 900 in a mixed league in LaHabra, California. After Allison, three more bowlers rolled three consecutive 300 games, but for various reasons, none were blessed with the approval of the American Bowling Congress to recognize them as an official record. Finally, on February 2, 1997, a young collegiate bowler rolled a 900 in a collegiate/youth sanctioned sweeper in Nebraska, and Jeremy Sonnenfeld became the first bowler to be recognized for the official record of 900. Five more 900’s have been rolled after Sonnenfeld’s, the most recent by Japanese pro bowler Ryo Nishimura in Tokyo in November 2003. Altogether, the ‘perfect’ 900 series has been achieved 14 times, and five of them have been officially recognized and received awards from the American Bowling Congress. However, other than a nice award for some, having their name in the record books, and accolades from their family and friends, Weber Wins Taxing U.S. Open none of the 900 shooters have gained much monetarily. In a shootout between two PBA Hall of Famers, , St. Ann, Mo., de- Of course it’s not about the money, but if a bowler in the Kegel’s Million Tournament rolls a 900 Feb- feated, Brian Voss, Alpharetta, Ga., 231-178, to win the 61st U.S Open presented by ruary 13-May 23, it will be worth a $10,000 bonus if they are entered in the optional singles event. If Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Sunday in the Anaheim Convention Center. more than one is shot, the bonus prize will be . Weber, who picked up his third U.S. Open title, seventh major Tour title and 31st High scores are everywhere in today’s bowling environment, and Kegel’s Million was created to demon- career title, took advantage of Voss’ open in the 7th frame by striking in two of his strate that even higher scores are possible under the best conditions. These optimum conditions will next three shots. Needing seven pins in the 10th to secure the win, Weber threw the be provided in the all new state-of-the-art Kegel Training Center in Florida during the Kegel’s Million ball straight down the middle of the lane for a , giving him the $100,000 first- event. place prize and three-year Tour exemption. Will we see the next 900 and a $10,000 reward to the shooter? Will we see a new ABC team record “I found a pretty good shot and just went with it,” Weber, a leading candidate for of 4000 with one or more teams earning a $1 million bonus? Stranger things have happened, so stay PBA Player of the Year, said. “I said at the beginning of the week that you have to be tuned . . . patient, keep the ball in play and make your spares. I stayed calm all week and when Kegel’s Million is a scratch five player team tournament with a $50,000 Guaranteed Top Prize spon- it was time to let my emotions go, I let them go.” sored by more than a dozen industry companies. There will be 12 weekend qualifying events leading In the semifinals, Voss defeated , Dallas, 214-193, placing up to a $150,000 Grand Championship Finals on May 22-23, 2004. Each weekend will have its own him in the final game of the U.S. Open for the first time in his career. Head- guaranteed top prize of $5000 with a 1:6 cash ratio. Teams may consist of any combination of men or ing into the 8th frame, Barnes needed to strike out to advance, but couldn’t women. No more than two team members may be a professional bowlers and no more than one may convert a 4-6-7-9-10 split, paving the way for Voss. be a professional national titleholder. No more than one player may be a national team member within Voss, who won $50,000, struck on 11 of 12 shots as he defeated defend- the past three years (Team USA, Team , etc) unless there are no professionals on the team; ing U.S Open champion Walter Ray Williams, Ocala, Fla., 260-214 in the quarterfinals. then two are allowed. Singles and Brackets are also offered as optional events. 100% of the Team In the first match of the day, Williams struck twice in the 10th frame to se- and Singles prize money will be returned until all guarantees are met. Bowlers must be a minimum of cure a 228-198 victory over amateur Osku Palermaa, , to advance. 16 years of age, and non-USA residents are subject to a 30% tax deduction from all prizes unless the Palermaa was the first international amateur in the history of the PBA to country is exempt and proper forms are provided. make a televised finals. For more information about the most exciting new team tournament in the sport of bowling, Kegel’s Barnes earned $25,000 for his third place finish, while Williams and Paler- Million, or to obtain entry brochures, call one of the toll-free hotlines (800) 280-2695 in the USA, or the maa earned $15,000 and $10,000, respectively. International Kegel hotline (863) 734-0200. Information can also be found at Kegel’s official event web- The Tour will continue next week with the PBA Odor-Eaters Open at site www.kegelsmillion.com. Golden Pin Lanes in Tucson, Ariz.

High Roller's Senior Easter Classic Pete Weber’s Bio: Weber was the 1980 PBA Rookie of the Year. He was the youngest player in the history of the PBA Tour (25) to reach the 10-title plateau. One year Adds An Event later, in 1988, Weber captured the BPAA U.S. Open and the following year Las Vegas - Brochures are now available for the 12th annual Senior Easter Classic. Last year, added the PBA National Championship to give him all three jewels of the more than 400 amateurs, aged 50 & over, participated and more than $600,000 in prize money was PBA Triple Crown at just 26 years of age. He is one of only four men to disbursed. 1 in 3 of the contestants made the cut to the match play finals. Rick Wessels, from South complete the Triple Crown (World Championship, Tournament of Champi- Dakota and Kenny Dyar, from Florida are the defending champs. 2004 marks the start of High Roller's ons, U.S. Open). In 1989, he became the fastest to reach $1 million in ca- reer earnings (253 tournaments). In 1997, Weber became just the second to 2nd year at Sam's Town Hotel, Casino & Bowling Center in Las Vegas. Sam's Town offers great room eclipse $2 million. Weber joined his father in the PBA Hall of Fame in 1998, rates during the Easter Holiday week. Make your reservations at 1-800-634-6371. The age 60 & Over becoming the only father-son inductees. With three wins on the ’01-’02 PBA Classic dates are April 4-8. The 50 & Over dates are April 5 - 11. A new optional event has been Tour, Weber tied then surpassed his legendary father, Dick, in career wins. added to the schedule. The 1st Senior High Roller match play event will show all of the excitement PERSONAL FACTS: Growing up amongst many of the sport’s all-time that High Roller events have provided for 23 years. It's all match play and plenty of it! The most excit- greats, Weber bowled his first at the age of 12. By 15 he was ing format in bowling anywhere! Also new this year is the FREE event for players that do not make the competing in ABC sanctioned league competition against adults, and, in his first game of league in 1978, shot 300. In his time, Weber is a scratch cut to the finals in the Senior Classic's main event. The entire 2004 Classic Series is once again pre- golfer and enjoys playing the popular video game, “Golden Tee Golf”. He sented by Roto Grip! 100 new Roto Grip high performance ball will be awarded during Easter Classic won the 2002 ESPY Award for Best Bowler. Pete Weber St. Ann, MO week. More than $70 million in prize money has been won by bowlers in High Roller tournaments Bowls: Right Joined PBA: 1979 DOB: 8/21/1962 Titles: 29 Career Earnings: since 1982! It's fast and easy to enter High Roller events on line at www.high-roller.com. Call toll free $2,420,117 1-800-257-6179 or email [email protected] for information and brochures.

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WIBC's Board Support For Single PBA Senior Tour Schedule Membership Unwavering, Schedule Subject To Changes Responds To Activity In Industry With Proposed Amendments

GREENDALE, Wis. – The Women’s International Bowling Congress Board of Directors met Jan. 14, 2004, and confirmed its strong commit- ment to a single membership organization under the Bowl- ing Congress banner. In addition, the Board approved contingency leg- islation that will be brought to the delegates for approval at the 2004 WIBC Annual Meeting in May. The WIBC Board moved forward with a major component of its contin- gency plan by approving legislation that would open WIBC’s member- ship to male bowlers; this legislation must be voted on by the WIBC delegates. In addition, the contingency legislation will significantly change the organization's structure and place it in a position whereby it could apply to the United States Olympic Committee for National Gov- erning Body status for the sport of bowling. “The WIBC Board continues to be fully supportive of USBC, and re- main unified and unwavering in their support of a single membership or- ganization,” Sylvia Broyles, WIBC president, said. “Last year, our dele- gates, members and associations wanted to know what would happen in the event a single membership organization was not approved. Again, this year, we are developing a contingency plan that will prepare the or- ganization in the unfortunate event the revised Plan of Merger is not ap- proved.” “Make no mistake, WIBC leadership firmly believes the direction to take is to have a ‘single’ membership organization,” Roseann Kuhn, WIBC executive director, said. “I’ll say emphatically, that this contin- gency legislation is not an alternative to the revised Plan of Merger and we in no way want this legislation construed in such a way for people to believe otherwise. While we fully support a single membership organiza- tion, we are also responsible for the health and well being of WIBC if the revised Plan of Merger is rejected like it was last year. And, since others have revealed portions of their contingency plans, there was an obliga- tion on our part to move our plan ahead of schedule and place WIBC in a position to succeed if USBC fails.” Broyles said, “While this is a historic move for an organization that has been a ‘women’s only’ organization for nearly 88 years, the Board truly The 25th Annual considers this contingency legislation just that - a ‘contingency’ - and used ONLY in the event the revised Plan of Merger fails.” Bill Rhodman Memorial At the 2003 WIBC Annual Meeting in Reno, Nev., speculation on con- Singles Classic tingency planning became the spotlight after the WIBC Delegates re- jected the merger proposal by a narrow margin. In an address to the Bowls in Daly City delegates following the vote, Kuhn advised the delegates to look for fu- At Classic Lanes ture changes to the organization. After outlining a litany of statistics showing the decline of league participation and membership figures, Kuhn said, “These cold, hard numbers will guide the course of action The Western Region TNBA Harvey Johnson scrambled to relocate this year’s Bill Rhodman Memorial Tournament. The unplanned closure of the that has been placed before us.” Castaways Hotel and Bowling Center in Las Vegas, came as a huge sur- Kuhn said, “Last year, the delegates wanted to know what we were prise. going to do. This year, we’re telling them in advance of the vote on the Harvey Johnson had a huge task to achieve. Las Vegas is a busy town revised Plan of Merger. However, the best case scenario is for the dele- and very populated with bowling centers. So busy that it was impossible to gates to approve the revised merger document as well as the contin- get the lanes needed to run the tournament and secure affordable room rates. After exhausting all options it was clear the tournament was not going gency legislation.” She further stated, “It not only is the right thing to do to be in Las Vegas. for the future of the sport, but for the future of WIBC. While approval of Great news for Northern California, new hosting center will be Classic both gives WIBC a significant chance for survival, the only realistic path Lanes in Daly City. Please see ad on page 13 for more information and to that makes sense is a single, unified membership organization.” obtain an entry. FEBRUARY 2004 - www.bowlingworld.com 7 Baur also came up with the idea of a champions dinner at the Eldorado Hotel to

honor all past ABC champions with proceeds from the dinner going to the Earl An- Dick Evans thony Memorial Scholarship fund. Syndicated Columnist The first Masters Champions Dinner will be held Tuesday night Jan. 20 at the El- dorado Hotel/Casino with the tournament opening the next day at the National Bowl- ing Stadium and concluding Sunday Jan. 25 with the first live two-hour telecast in Ed Baur May be Best Kept Secret in Bowling Industry PBA history starting at 1 p.m. Eastern time. Ed Baur Works Diligently to Bring New Flash and Glitter to Traditional ABC Events Ed Baur also has helped the ABC Senior Masters Tournament remain a hallmark While Fostering Relations With New Tournaments/Events/Sponsors event for hall of fame bowlers like Dick Weber, , Dave Soutar, Mark Roth and Gary Dickinson to name only a few. Ed Baur, no relation to the famous clothing manufacture, may be the best kept The ABC Senior Masters Tournament is scheduled April 4-10 at the Suncoast Ho- secret in the bowling industry. tel/Casino/Bowling Center in Las Vegas. His business card reads: "Ed Baur, group executive, tournaments, communica- "We made a little format change because we could not bowl at night under our tions and marketing for the American Bowling Congress." agreement with the Coast Properties," Baur said. But that title only seems to be the tip of the iceberg, or should we say tip of the old "Every bowler is going to bowl all three days instead of the traditional format that . featured two days of qualifying, a first field cut, a third day of qualifying and then a With the endorsement and support of Roger Dalkin and Jack Mordini, the two top second cut to the top 63 bowlers." men in the ABC hierarchy, Ed Baur has been reshaping the shape of the ABC from a As defending champion, Dale Eagle is the only bowler who does not have to sur- tournament standpoint. vive the 15 games of qualifying and automatically becomes the 64th bowler for the Baur has helped reinvent the ABC National Championship Tournament, which is double-elimination finals. one of the reasons it continues to thrive. Late last year the ABC announced that Baur said he was hoping to continue the ABC Senior Masters as part of the PBA's deadline for entering the tournament had been extended until Feb. 14 and the an- Senior schedule but it became impossible this year. nounced Feb. 14-June 27 running date until June 28. "The ABC Senior Masters tournament dates are the dates the sponsor (Coast With 16,105 team entries already in hand before 2004 arrived on the calendar, the Properties) wanted. It was a good sponsorship deal for the ABC Senior Masters this ABC is hoping to break the 17,285 entry mark set in 1995 when the National Bowling year and the sponsorship package is even better next year," Baur revealed. Stadium opened in downtown Reno, Nev. "We also tied in holding the ABC World Team Challenge at a Coast property (the Baur and Mordini have been discussing the possibility of building 60 lanes in fu- Orleans) as part of the two-year deal." ture ABC tournament sites. This would enable 72 more teams to bowl on weekends, Baur currently is exploring ways of coming up with a cable company to televise the which are hot in demand year after year. Senior Masters championship matches. "If we did that, we might be able to add a few dark days which we feel we need to Ed Baur also has fostered a healthy relationship with the Bowlers Journal Interna- do so maybe our workers could have off every Wednesday," Baur said. "We have tional and has worked out details to run the traditional BJ tournament at AMF Starlite not taken a hard pencil to it yet, but we are looking at it." Lanes in Reno Feb. 13-June 28 — the same dates as the ABC National Champion- Baur also has had a hand in making the ABC Masters Tournament one of the ship Tournament at the National Bowling Stadium. most important events on the PBA tour. The tournament this year will be called the American Bowling Congress/Storm The ABC opens next Wednesday (Jan. 21) and will feature more than 500 con- Bowlers Journal Championship. testants (pros and elite league bowlers) shooting for a total prize fund of about The sponsors, which include title sponsor Storm Bowling Products, will help guar- $400,000 and a $100,000 championship check. antee close to $40,000 in prize money for the 1-2-3 teams in eight different events. (Continued next column) (Continued on page 9)

(Continued on page 5) 8 www.bowlingworld.com – FEBRUARY 2004 Jeremy Sonnenfeld Wins Wright In The Heart Super Bowl High Roller Of Texas In First Ever Overtime! By Don Wright Senior Kerry Painter STORM Challenge Top Earner Isaac Amkie Wins 40 & Over Classic The bowling family recently lost one of its staunchest supporters, Vladimir A. "Chief" Wapensky. February 6, 2004, Las Vegas - Single elimination match play - and a lot of it! High Roller again Chief served as the Executive Director of the BPAA for 20 years, resided in Arlington, Texas and proved to be the most exciting format anywhere in bowling! The gala event was sponsored by STORM, was a good friend. the Bowler's Company, maker of the Flash Point and hosted by Sam's Town Hotel, Gambling Hall and I had read Chief’s columns in the Dallas based Bowling News for many years and I finally got to Bowling Center! meet him about five years ago at a Bowling Writers Association of America convention. We it off Jeremy Sonnenfeld was disappointed in his performance in last year's title match when he finished almost immediately. 2nd to Dan Bock. But this year, there was Sonnenfeld again, running through 10 opponents to get to Chief got his nickname the same way I got my nickname, Chief. We were both retired Army Chief another title match, and the chance to redeem his title quest. Warrant Officers. Chief had served his military career in personnel and administration and I was Didn't look too promising in the early going against High Rookie Benjamin Goede. High Roller veter- with the Army CID. It didn’t take long and we were telling war stories and the friendship began. ans know that those matches come and go quickly and when Sonnenfeld looked up in the 4th frame, I was elected President of the Southern Bowling Writers Association and Chief was our parlia- he had 3 opens and Goede had started with a triple! Even though Goede missed single pin spare in mentarian. Soon after I assumed the office we had some issues that needed to be resolved and his 4th, Sonnenfeld was down 43 pins. Chief was my go-to guy. I was absolutely amazed at how proficient he was at the job and how will- Sonnenfeld came to life in a hurry with a 4-timer and coupled with a 9th frame error from Goede, the ing he was to take the time to ensure we did what was right. 2 entered the 10th separated by just 1 pin. Goede, from St. Cloud, Minnesota, filled the frame with 20, We spent a lot of hours on the computer passing e-mail back and forth. It was during that time Sonnenfeld knocked down 19 and we were going "extra " for the first time ever in a Super Bowl that Chief confided in me his health problems. We had been discussing military benefits, his health, High Roller. Sonnenfeld who made a name for himself with 36 consecutive strikes, started with a my health and that of my wife. He was always up beat even when his trips to the doctor were not spare. The 23 year old Goede, no doubt feeling some pressure in his first ever High Roller event, always pleasant. opened then spared forcing his opponent to mark. He did and Sioux Falls, SD's Jeremy Sonnenfeld Chief was a lot of things to a lot of people, but I will; always remember him as a professional, won the $75,000 winner's share. Goede couldn't be unhappy with his $40,000 runner-up prize. decorated veteran and a wonderful gentleman. I will dearly miss him. Well, I was glad to see the PBA Tour start again and was not surprised to see Walter Ray Wil- The veteran Sonnenfeld, at 27 years of age was the oldest player in the youngest final 4 ever. 3rd liams, Jr., on the show. I predicted the drought would end. place finisher 22 year old Andrew Cain, from Tempe, Arizona $20,000 and 4th place Robert Young, 22 I was surprised that he won the tournament having seen Lonnie Waliczek in several PBA Re- years old from Rancho Cucamonga, CA picked up $10,000. 6 players joined High Roller's $10,000 gional events and during the first part of the Tour. Needing only a mark to take the event, I never Club including STORM Challenge top money earner Kerry Painter, from Las Vegas who earned suspected he’d leave a washout. Such are the breaks of bowling, I guess. $11,250 as he won 3 skins. Ryan Boyd, from Florida won a skin worth $2,750 and Randy Smith, also I was really excited about the Tour starting again, but after the show I was a bit disappointed. I from Florida won the 10th frame skin worth $6,000! Challenge finalist Tim Rohl, from New York won found it a little boring. Watching Waliczek is like watching paint dry. $1,000. Duke put some excitement in his match against Waliczek and only injury prevented Duke from Earlier in the week, 40 & Over Classic champ Isaac Amkie, from Mexico defeated 2-time High Roller advancing. Regardless, Duke is a class act, right up there with the likes of Dick Weber. champ Tony Szeluga for the $10,000 top prize. Roto Grip, maker of the new Apocalypse high perform- Did ESPN hire the four or five women that were seated along side the lanes? I guess they were ance balls will sponsor the entire High Roller Classic series again in 2004. supposed to be cheerleaders? Even Duke said “You’re killing me.” Come on; let’s leave that stuff for Over 1,200 players bowled in the Super Bowl High Roller and 40 & Over Classic. 600 attended the the X-Games. free football party hosted by Sam's Town. I know the professional bowlers have a mental game that we amateurs don’t have and what So get set to meet your friends again this summer as the July High Roller match play event and would distract me obviously doesn’t bother them. But, I don’t get why they have Brunswick em- STORM Challenge will take place July 3 - 10 at Sam's Town. Next up for the age 50 & over Crowd is blazed on one lane and not on the other. Why have it at all? I could understand having Storm on the Senior Easter Classic, 60 & Over Classic and Senior Match Play events from April 4 - 11, also at both lanes, but personally, I’d leave the lanes as they are supposed to be and eliminate lane adver- Sam's Town. High Roller events have now paid over $71 MILLION in prize money since 1982! For tisement all together. What’s next a listing of all sponsors from pin deck to foul line? more info call 1-800-257-6179 or download brochures and enter online at www.high-roller.com. Nathan Bohr, Wichita, Kan., is a promising rookie and I was fortunate enough to watch him while he was a member of the YABA. Bohr was one of the brightest stars in the Austin, Tex. area. When he left for Wichita I often saw his father during league competition. We both participated in a travel league and he would keep me posted on Nathan’s pro- gress. I’m glad to see this young man doing so well. It isn’t a surprise, really. But, he’s a fine young man with a great personality and I predict he will go far. How about , Amarillo, Tex.? Three consecutive top five finishes in the first half of the Tour and there he was in the finals of the first event of the second half. Mike hasn’t won yet, but it’s just a matter of time. Those of us that follow the PBA Southwest Regional program know exactly how good Mike is and the guys on the National Tour are finding out also. It looks like the PBA movers and shakers will extend their services to the PBA Regional pro- grams. Adding money to their prize funds (about a 20% increase), point leaders in each region will earn an exemption onto the PBA Tour for the fol- lowing season, guaranteeing the regional player at least $32,000 in the 16 standard PBA Tour events. Regional players have to be happy, but what about the seniors? Come on PBA, you’d have no tour without the Legends and some are getting on in years which could prevent my grandkids from ever seeing them. See you on the lanes.

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Around The Corner And Up Your Block Helen Duval’s Bowling Tips

By Red Pfeiffer

A Travel Through the 50s Bad Hand Position—Bad Delivery

Out in the Diablo area, Paddock opened its bowl (at one time had a swim- Are you approaching the ball return properly, facing the ming pool). Its proprietor was Andy Pricco; the manager was the well-known pins? Are you checking on either side of your lane so as not Phil Slater (more on Phil in a future column). The bowl opened with 12 lanes in to interfere with others? Are you checking the sole of your 1952. Soon after, Monument Bowl opened with 16 lanes in Pleasant Hill. sliding show on the approach before making your delivery? A short note about the Richmond Women’s Association, also known as the Now you're ready to pick up your ball. Do you realize that if East Bay Women’s Association. They changed their name in 1958 to the Rich- you pick up the ball the wrong way, chances are you will de- mond WBA. The bowls in the Richmond area in the 50s were Uptown Bowl liver it wrong, too? (proprietor, Quee Prentice) and Richmond Bowl; later on came Golden Gate Let's be honest. Do you pick up the ball from the ball return with one hand? Lanes (Quee), then Lucky Lanes in San Pablo. From those bowls mentioned Here's what can happen if you do. are all gone with a 40 lane house in Pinole. You may get your fingers mashed between two balls, perhaps meaning no We hope to have more information on the Richmond WBA in coming col- bowling for a while. Or you could jam your fingers in the holes. umns. If you pick up the ball with one hand throughout three games, your hand and Once again we would like to repeat that Helen Duval is looking for all bowl- arm will become so tired that your effectiveness will be reduced. And you might ers who bowled at College Bowl for a get-together soon. To get in touch with think that's a reason to purchase a lighter ball. Helen, call 510-526-9480. Picking up the ball with one hand means you will have a tendency to deliver Here are some of the prices from 1950-53: US postcard, 2¢; 1st class stamp, the ball with both fingers and the thumb and that's bad, too. 7¢, bread, 16¢ a loaf; gasoline, 29¢ a gallon; minimum wage, 75¢ an hour; Let's correct these faults and concentrate on the better way to pick up your eggs, 75¢ a dozen; milk, 94¢ a gallon; Coronado 9-cubic foot refrigerator, ball. $199.95; Chevrolet 150 business coupe, $1,524; Chevrolet Corvette, $3,498; Instructors all over the country will tell you to "pick up the ball with both Plymouth 1950 convertible, $1,850 (my first new car); average income, $4,706 hands." Here are four reasons why: a year; a house, $17,400. New Kids On The Block: Cheez Whiz, Danny’s · You aren't as likely to be injured. Donuts (became Denny’s restaurant), Welch’s Howdy Doody jelly glass, Sugar · You distribute the weight of the ball on both hands and arms. · You'll be more likely to place your fingers in the finger holes correctly when Smack cereal. Television: Top Shows: Dragnet, I Love Lucy, Arthur Godfrey’s the time comes. Talent Scouts, You Bet Your Life, Milton Berle Show, The Jackie Gleason · Your fingers won't become moist, thereby causing a slippery delivery. Leav- Show, and The Colgate Comedy Hour. Music: Baubles, Bangles and Beads, ing your fingers in the ball's holes too long often causes perspiration to form Hi-Lili Hi-Lo, I Love Paris, Secret Love, Stranger in Paradise, You You You, on them. and Ebb Tide. So now you're ready to pick up the ball and take your position to bowl. More traveling through the 50s next column. Pick up the ball from the return with both hands, one on either side of the ball toward the outside of the return. Take your proper spot on the approach, still holding your ball with both hands. After you have found your starting spot on the approach, put your two bowling fingers in the ball holes and then the thumb. Whatever your ball's grip— conventional, semi or fingertip—always have enough spread so that all of your thumb goes down into the thumb hole. Your thumb hole should be slightly loose and by all means not tight. If you are not sure about the fit, rotate just the thumb quickly in the hole. Don't have it so snug that the flesh is twisted during the rotation. The fingers can fit on the snug side, thereby enabling you to lift the ball in the delivery over the foul line. After your two fingers and then your thumb are in the holes, look at your hand. It should be in the handshake position, and there should be no wrinkles on the wrist. Support the ball with your non-bowling hand. Consider these statistics: If you roll 20 balls a game, in three games you will have lifted the ball 60 times. If your ball weighs 16 pounds, that's the equivalent of lifting 960 pounds in the span of two or three hours. That's nearly half a ton of dead weight. No wonder you are tired or want to purchase a lighter ball if you're lifting it with one hand.

(Continued from page 16) Tenpin Slants have anything to do with bowling, but I still felt compelled to write about it. When I was in Las Vegas last summer for Bowl Expo, I happened to wander into a sports book. Being a longtime USC fan, I placed a small wager on the Trojans, at odds of 10 to 1, to win the national collegiate football champion- ship. As gridiron fans know, USC and LSU wound up sharing the national title. The Trojans won the AP () media poll, while the Tigers won the USA Today's coaches' poll. So, I called the sports book to see if my ticket was any good. I was told by the sports book manager that they were only paying off off on LSU, which de- feated Oklahoma in the final BCS (Bowl Championship Series) game in the Sugar Bowl. Meanwhile, USC easily beat Michigan in the Rose Bowl. Although nowhere on my ticket does it mention the BCS, I guess I'll have to settle for a moral victory. I'll chalk it up to experience and write it off as just another way to lose in Sin City. Fight on!

10 www.bowlingworld.com – FEBRUARY 2004 FEBRUARY 2004 - www.bowlingworld.com 11 New PBA On Right Track But Still Will Lose About $1 Million This Season Steve Miller Says Bleeding Has Stopped and PBA Will Turn Corner And Make Profit During 2004-2005 Season By Dick Evans

The new Professional Bowlers Association has high hopes of ending the "bleeding" as it launches the second half of its 2003-2004 season with swing through the Far West. Steve Miller, president and CEO of the new PBA, said Tuesday Jan. 6 from Seat- tle that "we're going to fall about a million dollars short of breaking even this season, but at least the bleeding has stopped and we are going to turn this into a profitable business." Miller, who took over the PBA reins six months after three former Microsoft execu- tives purchased the floundering old PBA in March of 2000, is semi-happy with the progress the PBA has made the past three seasons. "We have a $21 million budget this season and had it not been for an expensive law suit we inherited, we would have been in the black. "Next season's budget reflects a profit." That's big because it's estimated that the three PBA owners — Chris Peters, Mike Slade and Rob Glaser who got in on the ground floor with Microsoft — have lost approximately $30 million to date. "We're taken more chances and are doing some really good things that are prov- ing beneficial," Miller said. "But it's expensive to run a tour like ours. It costs about $750,000 a tournament between TV and production costs, prize money, travel ex- penses, salaries and keeping three 18-wheelers on the road." Miller was satisfied with the first 10 tour stops on the 2003- 2004 tour but not happy. "Our TV ratings while going up against the for 10 Sun- day afternoons was fractionally better than last season," Miller said. "It's not the quantum leap I hoped for, but the improved PBA ratings were achieved while buck- ing one of the NFL great seasons with all those teams in the playoff picture." He was not exactly elated that only one bowler, Patrick Healey who bowls out of Mexico, had a banner fall season. "We had only one repeat champion, Healey. That shows we have equity on tour, which is good. But the downsize is the fact that viewers like to cheer for people they know and having different winners nine of 10 weeks may take away from spectator interest." In other words, Miller may have been happier if defending PBA Player of the year

Walter Ray Williams and fellow headliners like Pete Weber, Chris Barnes and

David Leverage rolled the only 300 Parker Bohn had won and also been on more telecasts. PBA Tour game of the event coming up with the Five days after the interview, Miller got one of his wishes when Walter Ray Wil- Cahalan Wins His First Regional Title perfecto in the semi-final round on Sun- liams came through with a dramatic victory at the Earl Anthony tournament in Seat- day. tle. It was ironic that possibly the greatest right handed bowler in history won the LAS VEGAS, NV – Pat Cahalan The PBA Wild Turkey Bourbon West tournament named for the undisputed greatest lefthander. started the new year in Las Vegas at the Region next tournament is Castle Lanes "The bottom line, no matter what we did I would not be completely happy. I'm al- Castaways Bowling Center by winning in Atwater, California January 16-18. ways looking for us to get better and wondering what we can do to improve," said the Professional Bowlers Association during the earlier interview. West Region 2004 Castaways Open. PBA Wild Turkey Bourbon 2004 "Our membership continues to go up which is good. And entries at our tourna- “I like 2004 better already,” stated Ca- Castaways Open ments this season have gone up dramatically which is great." halan. “Last year was not one of my best Castaways Bowling Center Corporate sponsorships also have gone up and to date features 16. More impres- so to start 2004 with my first win is great. Las Vegas, NV. sive, only two are bowling related which means the business sector is impressed And to do it here at the Castaways is Jan. 2-4, 2004 with the PBA and bowling industry. even better.” In one of his first PBA Tour Final Standings "It's a very positive evolution from where we started to where we are today," Miller events, Cahalan rolled his first PBA 300 1. Cahalan, Patrick G ...... $2700 said. "We are on track." game at the Castaways, at the time 2. Haugen Jr., Michael W ...... 1350 The winter schedule looks impressive with four arena TV finals, about $2.2 million called the Showboat. 3. Forkel, Eric M...... 950 in prize money and for the first time a pair of two-hour live telecasts for the ABC In the title match against Michael 4. Markiewicz, Bob ...... 950 Masters and the U.S. Open . Haugen Jr., Cahalan lost the first game 5. Baker, Dick ...... 700 The only possible blip on the horizon is the fact that the 10 winner telecasts will 185-228 but then came back to win the 6. Pratt, Jim ...... 700 have three different starting times, which can hurt TV ratings. next two games 224-188 and 210-188. 7. Leverage, David A...... 700 The first three telecasts (Jan. 11, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25) are live and start at 1 p.m. Haugen had looked to be the favorite af- 8. Wilcox, Doug ...... 700 The fourth telecast (Feb. 1) will be taped and shown starting at 4:30 p.m. just before ter eliminating Eric Forkel with games of 9. Mellinger, Duane ...... 500 the Super Bowl. Then the final six telecasts (Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7 and 21) 280 and 262. But in the championship 10. Laughlin, Ben ...... 500 will start at 12:30 p.m. match, his ball reaction was not as good 11. Wodka, Dave ...... 500 For the first time, the PBA will be idle a week before its climatic World Champion- and he had trouble striking. Cahalan was 12. Brandon, Jon ...... 500 ship Tournament in (March 15-21). If the NFL can take a week off before its able to stay out of trouble and make the 13. Collins, Christopher ...... 500 climatic Super Bowl, why not the PBA before its showcase event. shots when he needed them to seal the 14. Blane, Regis ...... 500 Email address: [email protected]. victory. 15. Alpert, Bryan ...... 500 16. Hickenbottom, Jeff ...... 500 Though Cahalan is a Gilbert, Arizona 17. Reed, Danny ...... 300 resident, he competes regularly in the 24. Gross, Matt ...... 300 32. Sargent, Marv ...... 300 Southwest Region where he has a cou- 18. Thiffeault, Pierre ...... 300 25. Smith, Ryan ...... 300 33. Miller, Richard A...... 300 ple of runner-up finishes. His work fre- 19. Fleming, Paul L ...... 300 26. Davies, Russ ...... 300 34. Edwards, Bob ...... 300 quently took him to New Mexico for ex- 20. Liene, Anthony J...... 300 27. Cobb, Ray ...... 300 35. DeBenedetta Jr., John ...... 300 tended periods so he bowled the regional 21. Lawrence, Rick...... 300 28. Bruihl, Gene ...... 300 there and in Texas. This year he intends 22. Ballard, Matt ...... 300 29. DeVaney, Mike...... 300 Senior Cashers : John Wilson and Den- to bowl in more West Region events. 23. Hickman Sr., Murray...... 300 30. Rutledge, Robert A ...... 300 nis Holden $200 each (Continued next column ) (Continued next column ) 31. Hofmann, Carey Lee ...... 300 300 Games: David Leverage

12 www.bowlingworld.com – FEBRUARY 2004 in Reno, the Feb. 8 U.S. Open from the Anaheim Magazines Hurting as the flagship of all bowling publications before PBA Tour Convention Center in California and the March 21 Except for the Bowlers Journal International, his recent retirement. Somehow Mort was able to PBA World Championships from Eastern Michigan the 21st Century has been rough on bowling survive the bad economic times and the BJ has Resumes on University's Convention center. magazines and other bowling publications. First published monthly even when the bowling industry That means a record five TV finals will be held came the demise of the old magazines printed by was in a tailspin. in exciting arena settings during the 2003-2004 the WIBC and ABC years and year. I especially I vaguely remember a Southern bowling maga- ESPN Sunday PBA season. enjoyed the Bowling Magazine and hated to see it zine that gave Mort fits for several years back in Bowling Digest Cutting Back That's big time exposure for bowling. fold. the 1960s. The complete TV schedule on ESPN with the Now comes news that the Bowling Digest is That rival magazine is only a fading memory Pass the word to all your friends that first PBA TV starting times: going to cut back its printing schedule from six to while Mort's BJ has remained a beacon of informa- telecast of 2004 is scheduled Sunday at 1 p.m., four editions a year — Spring, Summer, Fall Pre- tion for almost 90 years...which truly is amazing but be aware of changing starting times this year; Sunday — 1 p.m. view and Holiday issues. when fewer and fewer Americans seem to be 21st Century is proving rough on bowling maga- Feb. 15 — 12:30 p.m. With approximately a 100,000 circulation base, reading newspapers, magazines or books. zines around country except for Bowlers Journal Feb. 22 — 12:30 p.m. the Bowling Digest enjoyed a wide readership six While other publications struggle or fade, the International. By Dick Evans Feb. 29 — 12:30 p.m. times a year for almost two decades. Avid Bowling Bowlers Journal International just seems to get The Professional Bowlers Association resumes March 7 — 12:30 p.m. Digest readers will miss the two editions each bigger and better with each passing year. its pressure- packed 2003-2004 tour with its Sun- March 2 —12:30 p.m. month. Long live all bowling publications. And for that day ESPN telecast going up against the National Fortunately, Mort Luby Jr. has made sure that matter, all writers and especially the readers. Football League playoffs. his family's beloved Bowlers Journal would remain Email address: [email protected] "Our ratings for our first 10 tournaments were up only slightly when compared to our ratings in 2002, which is not bad since the NFL has been SANCTIONED BY TNBA, ABC, WIBC enjoying a spectacular season," said Beth Mar- shall, director of corporate communications for the th PBA. 25 ANNUAL TNBA "In this day and age with everybody's ratings going down, we're encouraged that we have stayed even," Marshall said Monday from PBA headquarters in Seattle. "We always have done BILL RHODMAN MEMORIAL better in the second half of our season when we're not going up against football." The second 2004 tour stop from Medford, Ore., SINGLES CLASSIC Jan. 18 also will be bucking the NFL playoffs. But there will be no NFL competition for the 1 p.m. WESTERN DIVISION ABC Masters Tournament telecast Jan. 25 from Reno, Nev. TO BE HELD AT "Last year's Masters was our highest rated telecast with a 1.4 rating," Marshall added. Classic Bowling Lanes This year's Masters, which will draw close to 900 King Drive. 500 male and female bowlers, will be the first and only PBA telecast in 34 years to feature two hours Daly City, CA 94015 of live television instead of the traditional 90 min- (650) 878-0300 utes. "We're going to use the extra time to do more feature stories about our bowlers and the tour, we SATURDAY & SUNDAY think it's going to be interesting to the viewers," Marshall added. TH th Hopefully, the ESPN announcers will be able to MARCH 6 & 7 , 2004 explain why this is a "do-or-die" season. OPEN TO THE FIRST 140 MEN AND 96 WOMEN Each tournament so far this season has drawn 170 entries compared to 154 in 2002-2003. The MEN'S CLASSIC DIVISION WOMEN'S CLASSIC DIVISION reason for the increase in entries is simple — this ENTRY FEE: $120.00 ENTRY FEE: $100.00 season's tour will determine 50 of the 64 bowlers Prize Fund: $75.00 Prize Fund: $60.00 on next season's all-exempt tour. Bowling: $25.00 Bowling: $25.00 That adds up to tremendous pressure for all but Expense: $20.00 Expense: $15.00 the nine players who already have won on the 2003-2004 tour and thus nailed down an exempt berth next season. 1st PLACE - BASED ON 130 MEN AND 80 WOMEN It is important for PBA bowling fans to take note of three different starting times for the Sunday telecasts this winter. The first three (Jan. 11, 18 MEN $2,300.00 WOMEN $1,100.00 and 25) will start at 1 p.m., the starting time on SQUAD TIMES: MEN nine of 10 telecasts last fall. The fourth (February WOMEN 1) will be taped and shown from 4:30-6 p.m., Sat. March 6TH, 2004 11:45 AM 2:00 PM which means it will be going up against pre-game *Registration: Friday, March 5TH 6PM to 8PM - Sat. 10 AM Super Bowl telecasts. The remainder of the Sunday TV telecasts No TNBA, ABC or WIBC cards may be purchased at (Feb. 8 through March 21 with March 14 dark) will the site. All bowlers must show proof of sanctions in NBA, 1. Eligibility - All 2003-2004 TNBA members of the WESTERN REGION as defined by TNBA, who have bowled during the 2003-2004 season in a start at 4:30 p.m. The 61st U.S. Open presented ABC and WIBC before bowling. TNBA sanctioned league, and who are sanctioned by ABC & WIBC. by Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service will be the second 2. Entry closing date: All entries must be fully paid and filed with the two-hour PBA telecast from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. NO former PBA/PWBA National Title holders within the Tournament Director by Feb. 28th, 2004 or the first 140 Men and first 96 The PBA decided last summer that it needed past 5 years is eligible to participate. Also no former PBA/ Women. All entries must be accompanied by certified check or money PWBA member within in the last 24 months may participate. order. (NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED). an idle week between its 19th for several reasons; 3. No refunds will be issued once an entry is received &d processed much like pro football builds in before its Super Bowl telecast. FOR INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS CONTACT: All rules are available on the Tournament Entry. Four of the final 10 telecasts will originate from HARVEY JOHNSON, Tournament Director Prize fund will be paid 100%. stadium settings — Sunday's Earl Anthony Classic 373 Half Moon Lane #304, Daly City, CA 94015 Prize ratio will be at least one (1) prize for from Seattle's Fisher Pavilion Center, the Jan. 25 (650) 992-7933 / [email protected] ABC Masters from the National Bowling Stadium every ten (10) entries.

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Coast-To-Coast By Richard Kolb

The Adlers gave lesson to and bowled with this cast and crew from WFLA-TV. (L/R): Tracy & Sam Hallenbeck, Rick Kolb, Tima & April Wilson and flexing her bowling muscles is Lindsay Brien.

Splitsville Rescues Adlers From PWBA Woes – Williams Finally Wins 38th

As the future of the Professional Women’s Bowling Association remains in negotiation instead of on television, one of the tour’s leading bowlers has invested in the latest concept in bowling to carry her through the lean times. Kim Adler and her husband Tommy are part of an investment group who runs the restau- rant and bowling center which caters to the upscale crowd of cruise ship tourists mixed with other visitors and some locals who want something more from bowling than the usual 40 lanes with basic food and beverage. The Adlers say they haven’t heard anything more about bowling promoter Steve Sanders’ negotiations to get the PWBA Tour or whatever it may be called back on ESPN, but they are glad to have jobs in the interim. “I’m keeping up with the players association and we’re all communicating with each other and when we do find out any news we share it with each other,” Adler said. “I’m waiting to see what happens at this point and putting all of my ducks in a row and hope for the best and expect the worst and you need to be prepared for all scenarios. Steve is a great guy and he’s 1. Lane condition and lane repairs diagnosis the best person for the job.” 2. Lane repairs, wood and synthetics Adler hates to be idle and she feels great 3. RECOATING………………………………… pain when her bowling tour took a nosedive off the air. Adler says she wants to get back on 4. Brunswick tune up, cleaning, major repairs, removal tour because the waiting makes her edgy.

5. Auto Scorer: Brunswick AS-80, 12 strike “I’m a type A personality so me just sitting 6. Lustre King Ball Cleaner repairs still is very frustrating,” Adler quipped. “When Touring pro Kim Adler gives WFL-TV "Daytime Talk Show host Brian Fasulo 7. Lane machines Kustodian, Phoenix, Lane Walkers, Century Repairs I’m in the off season I will fill my time up with activities at Splitsville and doing my consulting lessons. Tampa, Florida. 8. Bumper installation work. I have set up my own Adler Training 9. Synthetic Pindeck installation Institute because I haven’t done any instruction in a few years and now I’m back to teaching so I also do instructions on my website and if anyone needs any bowling tips, look me up on Adlertrain- inginstitute.com. I’ve been going across country to instruct bowlers so I have my hands on a lot of things.” The opening of Splitsville was well covered by the local “Daytime” talk show which the Washing- ton Post characterized as Tampa’s “Today”-style local show as its NBC affiliate with Brian Fasulo as Daytime’s Matt Lauer and Debra Schrils as their Katie Couric. Paid advertisers feature spon- sored segments on both shows and the owners of Splitsville got their money’s worth with detailed explanations of what this restaurant with bowling lanes offered. I bowled with the WFLA-TV crew and I found out first-hand what Splitsville offered so I could set the record straight. The 12-lane $10-million center is symbolic of other upscale restaurants around the country found in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Boston to name a few with less lanes and

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14 www.bowlingworld.com – FEBRUARY 2004 (Continued from page 14) beating Lonnie Waliczek in the championship match 211 to 205 for $40,000 when Waliczek had an Coast-To-Coast unexpected open after Williams hit a turkey in the 10th frame to back into his 38th victory in the Earl better food and billiards than the average Stuckeyville-type bowling house along with valet parking. Anthony Open in Seattle. Williams is only three tournament victories behind Anthony’s tour record Fasulo and Lindsay Brien, who has her own show known as “The Spot” which also featured of 41 wins. Splitsville, Larry Cotton, the food critic, Sam Hallenbeck, the movie critic, and April Wilson, the sen- Williams credits a tip on tour from PBA Hall of Famer for his sudden improvement in ior producer of both shows and her husband Tim bowled with me and considering the fact we all competition. As a result, Walter Ray now holds the ball closer to his body as he brings it through used balls and shoes from Splitsville while we watched ED on WFLA-TV on giant overhead from his backswing for better alignment with his target at the release or explosion point at the line. screens, our game scores were entertaining at best. Both Williams and Waliczek were sporting T-shirts for the first time on tour while the other final- We all learned better techniques from the Adlers and Kim joined us in shooting strikes and ists still wore their polo shirts with a collar and buttons. The PBA relaxed their rules on shirts and spares, some of which made it on camera and over the airwaves. That’s one way to put Kim Adler what they wore apparently relaxed Walter Ray enough to beat Lonnie in the finals while the others back on TV. Luckily, nobody paid us to play at this bowling session. labored along in their polo shirts. Williams and Waliczek wore similar black T-shirts sporting the Adler added that bowling is a real sport when you compete on tour as she does and Fasulo same sponsorship logos. Now the average Joes who are bowling instead of trying to date former watched her demonstrate. Miss Missouri 2001 Larissa Meak on the NBC-TV show can relate to Williams and Waliczek in the “I’ll be checking in to Splitsville quite often from Merritt Island on the east coast of Florida and if it championship match of the Earl Anthony Open being more casual and comfortable enough to win. wasn’t so far I’d be here all of the time,” Adler said. “I bring a little bit of Tampa Bay home with me Former Boston Red Sox John Burkett who was 12-9 last year and is now a free agent every time I come here.” hopes to return to next season. Before spring training he competed in the “I’ve been involved in Splitsville from the very beginning and it was hard for me to visualize this ABC/PBA Masters in January. place even though I’m good at visuals on concepts but this was a hard one for me to see at first, but “Baseball has been my number one focus all this time, “ the 39-year-old Burkett said. “My bowl- now that I’m experiencing it I find Splitsville is lovable.” ing has suffered a little bit, but I believe I have the ability to win.” Kim says Splitsville will help introduce more people to bowling as a recreation and later a sport. American Idol star Clay Aiken went bowling recently to celebrate his graduation from the Univer- “The bowlers who are serious about bowling who come from what we call the Jillian’s concept sity of North Carolina-Charlotte. He also sang at his alma mater’s basketball game where several will understand how this atmosphere takes bowling less seriously than we’re accustomed to as pros thousand Clay Aiken bobble head dolls were distributed to the delighted fans. Clay recently made a and upper level competitors, but the open players and bringing them in as newer bowlers are what’s guest appearance on ED and also On Air with Ryan Seacrest the host of the American Idol where driving our sport now. The more people I can introduce to bowling who can have fun will be inter- he presented Ryan with a Clay bobble head doll. ested in moving on to the next level where I can help them in their potential careers.” Splitsville is actually designed for recreation and a good time and not for tournaments but the Adlers are glad to give you lessons in the style of the old Kegel Training Center in Sebring, but otherwise Splitsville in Tampa’s Channelside district is the opposite as far as high-tech emphasis is con- cerned. It has increased immensely in popularity with wait- ing lines up to three hours long. Splitsville Bowling, Billiards, and Restaurant Lounge sponsors local country and rock concerts such as George Strait where they had a one day special of splitting the price of tickets in half for buying two tickets for the price of one at his January concert at the St. Pete Times Forum which is the home of the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning and the Arena Football champion Storm. A special room in the restaurant section is devoted to sports nostalgia featuring bowling and adds to the ambiance of the place which is designed to attract sports fans alike who can have conversations ad infinitum around the full bar. The Splitsville operation is headquartered by the Millen- nium Corporation in Orlando and the Adlers are in partner- ship with Mark Gibson, Guy Revelle, and Tom Buzyniski. According to entertainment agent Jane McKee the loca- tion and concept for Splitsville was planned well in advance. “The concept here is to offer a complex which has some of everything to increase the foot traffic for all age groups such as movies, Hooters Restaurants which has an interest in Splitsville with Ed Droste, the creator of Hooters, and it’s not just another bowling center so people won’t be bored, “McKee beamed. “We have other restaurants here known as Suds and Howl at the Moon and together they offer fun for all. Mark Gibson has been researching this place for eight months in drawing ideas from other places such as this restaurant around the country.” “I did a lot of research for this center and I visited other locations with similar concepts to ours including Strike Be- thesda in the Washington, D.C. area and Kings in Boston and I’ve read the press on Lucky Strike in Hollywood so those places took more of the traditional approach on bowl- ing and more nightclub driven but we differ in that we offer a full restaurant until 10 p.m. with our gourmet appetizers and classic entrees in our nostalgia room. If you’re not bowling, you still get entertainment with our music appealing to the 20 through 40 year olds but we’ll experiment with several things and a big ad campaign in January through March. I love the ED TV show and we like to be creative here like they are on that show and we want to put bowling out front again.” Owner Mark Gibson said that leagues at Splitsville will be flexible. “We’ll have leagues but they won’t be traditional, serious leagues because we have the lanes arranged offset in pairs so it may not be conducive to those bowlers,” Gibson said. “Kim Adler wants to do some tournaments and each year she is going to do a high rollers tourney and some shoot- outs but nothing large in size. She wants to pair together pro men and women here and the pros shouldn’t mind our design of pairs of lanes offset in sections apart from each other.” Walter Ray Williams is out front again on the PBA Tour FEBRUARY 2004 - www.bowlingworld.com 15 Random Thoughts Tenpin Slants By Steve Mackie By: Joe Lyou

With the dawning of the new year, it signals a fresh start for everyone in general and Hail To The Chief for bowling in particular. Bowling has lost one of it’s greatest “movers and shakers” with the recent Bowling could use a fresh start, especially for the PWBA (Professional Women's passing of Vladimir Vapensky to cancer. Bowling Assn.). Here's what I wish for the PWBA in 2004: The “Chief”, as he became affectionately known, steered the Bowling Proprie- 1) That Steve Sanders, the president of Pinacle Events Inc., who recently took over tors Association of America as it’s executive director through it’s most prosper- the PWBA, lands his all-important ESPN contract and launches a successful PWBA Tour. (At this writing, Sanders was awaiting for an answer and the greenlight from ous yet sometimes-turbulent years, 1971 through his retirement in 1991. ESPN.) That long span of service included 14 years of increased membership growth 2) That Sanders can resusitate the Senior Men's Tour, which can also use a fresh that reached a plateau of 4,248 Centers in 1984 (there was 3,264 member Cen- start. He plans to run the Senior Tour in conjunction with the PWBA Tour. Although ters in 2003). the men and ladies will be competing at the same tournament site, tentative plans call He worked with eleven different BPAA Presidents during his reign as one of for them to be on different squads and competing for separate prize funds. This format the “czars” of the sport. A testimony to his leadership skills is that since he fin- will benefit the host proprietor, as he, or she, will be getting two tournaments for the ished there has been somewhat of a “revolving door” of executive directors at the price of one. Ditto for the spectators, who will have the opportunity of watching the Arlington, Texas headquarters of the trade association. world's best female pros and male Seniors in action without leaving the building. Mr. Vapensky spent 55 years in the bowling business and became a witty and 3) That all of bowling's integers lend their support to Sanders' innovative project in- thoughtful writer these past few years in the Dallas-based “Bowling News”, close stead of throwing roadblocks in his path, as some of them have been known to do. to his home in Fort Worth. 4) That when, not if, Sanders launches the PWBA-Senior Men's Tour, he will revise According to a BPAA press release, the “Chief” also mentored many of the the dress code for the ladies. For heaven's sake, get the gals out of those ugly slacks past and recent presidents in carrying out their duties to the association’s mem- and back into dresses again. On the other hand, if some of the ladies, like Kim Adler, want to wear a micro mini-skirt, let them. After all, look what Gussie Moran did for bers, adding a plethora of tournaments that helped lift the standing of proprietors women's tennis. A little sex appeal will do wonders for the TV ratings. (For those who in their local communities. have never head of Gussie Moran, just ask some old geezer, like Jim Dressel or Dick He was certainly one of bowling’s “hey-day” icons and will be sorely missed. Stoeffler.) Dressing For Success Speaking about Stoeffler, as we were, he could sure use a fresh start. Ol' Steff has The second half of the televised Professional Bowlers Association Tour has been walking around with just one-third of a kidney. Remarkable! bought in some noticeable fashion statements by the players. He never complains, even though he's allowed only three ounces of meat per and Brian Voss for example have always looked smart. To be a day. And the guy loves steaks. winner, around for the long haul, such as they have been, requires a certain PBA Tour telecasts could use a fresh start. As an example, the recent PBA Dexter dress sense that says, “let’s bowl!” Tournament of Champions--the pros' most coveted title--got only a 0.2 rating on ESPN, Walter Ray Williams, now that he has won his 38th title, is always in fashion. with a ZERO share in Southern California. In the Los Angeles viewing area, each rat- He looks like he belongs, and the fans know it too, as the longest, loudest ap- ing point represents 53,542 households. Cable (ESPN) ratings reflect the entire na- plause is usually reserved for his entrance. tional market, with cable and satellite TV available in 76% of L.A. households. Take Dick Weber, now in his 70’s. He was a fashion plate in 1967 when he Remember the good ol' days, in the '60s and '70s, when bowliing was at its peak and the Pro Bowlers Tour got solid 7- or 8-point TV ratings consistently? Overall bowled in Vietnam and Australia and still is at exhibitions and tournaments that sports viewing, however, is currently down drastically because of the rapid growth of he conducts on behalf of AMF. They never had to tell him how to present himself; cable and satellite dishes. This gives viewers a multitude of channels from which to he simply has always looked like a win- choose. I wonder why the bowling industry ner. doesn't do more to promote PBA Tour tele- The same could be said for some casts, which would do wonders in reversing bowling-savvy industry executives, that bowling's downward trend and providing the includes generally successful Center sport with a fresh start. managers. If you look the part, and walk Perhaps bowling would get a much- the talk, you will often find a winner needed shot in the arm--and a possible there, too. fresh start--by landing a spot in the Olympic Besides, spiffed up, most of us can Games. It really galls me when I think “scrub up” pretty well. about Curling and Synchronized Swimming being in the Olympics, but not Bowling. Espinosa Bowls His Best To Win Tenpin Slants would like to see some Tourney fresh ideas utilizing the world-class coach- 19-year-old Guillermo Espinosa is ing abilities of Hall of Famer John one of a number of young players hop- Jowdy. Why doesn't the PBA use Jowdy to ing to do the "Bowling Tips" segment on its TV emulate the feats of pro bowling’s show? Jowdy's weekly tips would be much brother-sister act, Mike Miller and Dana more meaningful than those on the show Miller-Mackie at our Tenpins & More now. Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. And why don't the producers of "Ed," the Espinosa carded a personal-best 228 NBC show that features a bowling lawyer, average in winning last month’s Handi- hire Jowdy to give bowling lessons to the cap Eliminator from the loser’s division. cast members? They look ridiculous when He beat Frances Ankeny with 231 they attempt to bowl on the show. and 254 in spite of her 204 and 212 Finally, "Ed" itself could use a fresh start. The producers ought to hire Dick Evans, the championship games for $ 550 first, his multi-award winning bowling writer from biggest prize thus far in a 30-month ca- Florida, to write their scripts. Evans, an reer. ABC/PBA Hall of Famer, recently wrote a Other locals hoping to eventually join column in which he presented several ex- the pro ranks with Espinosa include cellent and imaginative bowling plots that he Andy Zumwalt, Kevin Lindquist, Billy DONKEE PRODUCTS suggested could be used on the show. Too Grant and Andy Byer. (800) 345-7186 bad that Evans isn't the script writer for They all get a chance for further ex- "Ed." perience in the next Eliminator on Feb- www.donkee.com Changing Reels: This subject doesn't ruary 20-22 that features $ 1,000 for the winner. Call (505) 892-7117 for details. 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Jowdy-ism Idle Bowling Thoughts

By John Jowdy By Chuck Pezzano

Megabucks Ever notice how many politicians find time to visit bowling centers in the midst of ABC/WIBC membership continues to dwindle. Double shifts of league bowling are a campaign? That’s smart because if you can win the votes of bowlers, their rela- a rarity; yet open bowling and tournament play is on the rise. Tournaments such as tives and their friends, you can win any election. It will be smart to show up now and NABI and ABT bowling clubs have sprung up all over the country. These are handi- the between elections. And did you notice a proposed national bill that included fi- cap tournaments designed for lower average bowlers and are conducted on week- nancial help for Halls of Fame and selected sports programs. Nothing for bowling. ends. Each of these organizations is afforded an opportunity to bowl in once-a-year Guess we need a lobbying team in Washington. tournaments in Las Vegas that offer first place prizes from $25,000 to $30,000. In calendar year 2003 Walter Ray Williams Jr. was the star early in the year and On the other hand, megabucks tournaments have become the main attractions for Patrick Healey Jr. lived up to his great promise at the end of the year. Parity rates higher average bowlers. These events feature first place prizes of $100,000 and up. high, too. There are so many bowlers that are so good. And never in the move than The most popular and most recognized are the High Roller, operated by Norm and 40 year history of the men’s pro tour has there been so much pressure to come up Brad Edelman; and the Mini-Eliminator, directed by Steve Sanders. with a win or enough good performances to gain a spot in the upcoming mostly ex- Prior to the advent of megabucks tournaments, higher average bowlers were con- empt tour. tent to match their skills in tournaments like the Petersen, the Dom DiVito Classic Don’t look now, but that next year you’re always talking about, is here. and a few scattered contests around the country. But now, megabucks tournaments According to a survey made by the American Bowling Congress the “average” have greatly increased in numbers, further whetting the appetites of competitive bowler averages 169 and 115,000 bowler’s average more than 200. The number of bowlers. 169 has been the area of average bowler’s for a long time, but 200 average bowlers These high paying tournaments have attracted so much interest and actually have have increased more than tenfold over the years. an interesting history. Who can be credited with the innovation of these megabucks Spectators admire and respect the bowlers, who are consistent and have solid events? If you guessed Edelman, or Sanders, you’re wrong. The answer is Buddy game, but they’re thrilled by the big hookers and the gutter shot specialists – who Finkelberg. I knew him and I can unequivocally attest that he was the originator of keep them in suspense. And the most appreciated shots are not strikes but the con- mega-bucks tournaments. version of difficult splits. During the early 80’s, as a Columbia Bowling Ball sales representative, I made a Who in sports participation has more problems than the bowler-golfer who shoots business call to Buddy Finkelberg who, at that time, operated a pro shop at Striking in the 130’s in both sports. Lanes. It was located on Dundee Road in the Chicago suburbs. During my visit, There is nothing more dramatic than arena bowling, particularly when the specta- Buddy sought my opinion on a tournament he devised that would shock the bowling tor area runs high above the bowlers so that you can easily see the path of the ball world. I recall the conversation, whereas, Buddy outlined his plan for a tournament and that various good and bad pin reactions. that would feature a first prize of $1 million dollars, a second place check for Big decisions are made in bowling every year and 2004 will have more than $500,000, third place payoff of $250,000 and a fourth place prize of $125,000. He enough biggies such as a merger of the membership groups into a single organiza- named it the American Dream Classic. It would be a single elimination contest and, tion and the future of the women pros. Both actions will have far reaching conse- in order to implement this idea, he would need 4000 entries at $1000 per entry. Al- quences for everyone involved in the sport. But fear not, there will be dozens of oth- though I harbored serious doubts regarding the possibility of bowlers shelling out ers, major and minor. $1000 to bowl just ONE game, I encouraged him to stay the course and pursue his PBA Hall of Fame and longtime coach and instructor Larry Lichstein always ad- dream. vised bowlers about things that can’t be changed or corrected. If you can’t roll the Several months later, Finkelberg contacted Lew Handler, proprietor of Elk Grove ball as fast or slow as you’d like or can’t master a different delivery, forget it and do Bowl in the northwest suburb of Chicago. Together, they planned to stage this event the best with what you have and can manage. at Handler’s establishment. Finkelberg arranged meetings with bowling proprietors Few sights can compare with pigs (the real, live porkers) scrambling, squealing and promoters throughout the country to boost interest in the American Dream Clas- and playing with bowling balls. Over the years I’ve seen dogs, cats, mice, chickens, sic. His plan included staging satellite tournaments for gaining entries in the big monkeys, horses, porpoises, and even an elephant bowling in some way or another. event. One of his top priorities was meeting Frank Esposito, proprietor of Paramus Now I won’t get too excited until I find one of those creatures that can keep source. Bowl in New Jersey. Paramus Bowl was nationally recognized as the site of one Only 14 pro-bowlers have won 20 titles or more on the PBA Tour. That makes bowling’s most popular TV shows, “”. them rare than billionaires. Esposito was the premier bowling promoter of his era. He was a charter member How many bowlers who kick the rack after a bad shot or bad break would con- of the PBA. His Paramus Bowl was the site of the first PBA National Championship. tinue to kick the rack if the Additionally, he was the first proprietor to offer incentives such as bowling balls, rack could kick back, and bags, etc. for increasing pro-am entries in PBA tournaments. He was also the coor- how many kiss the rack dinator for the ABC-TV Pro Bowlers Tour and had strong ties with Frank Modica, after a good shot or good the top banana at Showboat Lanes in Las Vegas. break? Esposito knew the majority of tournament bowlers were essentially riverboat gam- blers. With the world-famous Showboat as a luring attraction, Esposito recognized the immense potential of Finkleberg’s proposed plan. He contacted Norm Edelman, Sanders as consultant and a well-known promoter of a bowler’s tournament club. Edelman had access to al- promoter of early bird and most every action bowler in the northeast area and was aware of their thirst for big- sweeper programs. The time action. The Esposito-Edelman conection was a perfect marriage that gave birth International Eliminator to the High-Roller Tournament in Las Vegas in 1982. continued for seven years The American Dream Classic tournaments at Elk Grove Bowl, starting in 1981, and was ended by Sam’s hardly met expectations. In 1986, Finkelberg moved the event to Sam’s Town in Town after the 9-11 disas- Las Vegas under the sponsorship of Lucky Strike. It was called the Lucky Strike Fil- ter. ters Classic and offered a first place prize of $250,000. One of the entries in the Prior to that, the Mini- 1987 LSFC tournament was none other than Steve Sanders, himself an avid tourna- Eliminator, managed by ment player. Sanders recognized the need for additional action at the tournament Steve Sanders, began as site. He approached Finkelberg and recommended the addition of an early bird tour- the Firecracker Classic. nament and sweepers at night to stimulate greater interest in the tournament. Finkel- The sole purpose of this berg, who had his hands full, offered Sanders the opportunity to conduct these ac- event was to promote tivities on a partnership basis. This was Sanders’ baptism in promoting tournament Buddy Finkeklberg’s tour- activity. nament to July High Roller Lucky Strike relinquished its sponsorship in 1989. It was replaced by Hardee’s bowlers. The event was a Hamburgers and lasted two years. With no sponsor, Finkleberg came upon difficult rousing success, attracting times and by 1993, he stopped running tournaments. 806 entries in its first year. Mike Kaufman, Director of Bowling at Sam’s Town decided to develop his own Sanders continued it at tournament called the International Eliminator. It took a year and a half to design and Sam’s Town and renamed it the Mini-Eliminator in promote this event, which began in 1995. Sam’s Town owned the event and hired

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18 www.bowlingworld.com – FEBRUARY 2004 (Continued from page 4) PBA Regional rational and aspirational model for bowlers whose ambition is to compete against the best bowlers in the world,” said PBA Commissioner Fred Schreyer. “The PBA Re- gional Tour is a fundamental part of that. It’s the place where bowlers can cut their teeth while competing under the same conditions that exist on the PBA Tour.” The Regional Tour will have an integral connection to the PBA Tour. Beginning with the 2004-2005 PBA Regional Tour Season, the point leader in each region will earn an exemption onto the PBA Tour for the 2005-2006 Season. That will guarantee the re- gional player at least $32,000 in the 16 standard PBA Tour events. Also, following the inaugural PBA Tour Trials in the spring of 2004, which is open to all PBA members who have participated in at least five PBA events (PBA Tour, PBA Regional Tour or PBA Senior Tour), the Tour Trials will be invitation only, based on points finishers in each region. PBA Tour Trials will determine eight exempt bowlers for the 2004-2005 Season and 11 for the 2005-2006 Season. PBA Regional members will also be given the opportunity to participate in PBA Tour events once the Exempt Tour is in place. A weekly pre-tournament qualifier (PTQ), open only to PBA members, will determine four entries into the 64-man bracket. Past changes have increased competition, and the level of competition, on the Re- gional Tour. Two majors were given more prominence, with the champions from both events receiving invitations to the prestigious Tournament of Champions. Twenty tour- naments were added to the Regional Tour schedule in 2003 and the PBA projects that the Regional Tour will consist of over 200 tournaments during the 2004-2005 Season (up from 167 in 2002). The PBA Sales and Sponsorship team will concentrate on attracting additional spon- sors to the Regional Tour to supplement the tremendous support already in place through its relationship with Wild Turkey Bourbon. The PBA previously announced that the Regional Tour would change its schedule to mirror the PBA Tour seasonal schedule – from April 1 until March 31 each season, forgoing a yearly schedule. For more information contact: Beth Marshall, [email protected] or 206-332- 9688 HOW DOES A PBA MEMBER BECOME EXEMPT? For 2004-2005 PBA Tour Season: 1. Win a PBA Tour event (including the ABC Masters and the 61st U.S. Open) 2. Be among the top point leaders after the 2003-2004 PBA Tour Season I have had the pleasure and the privilege, as a teacher, to work with some of a. Total spots from the PBA Tour will be 50 the finest amateur and professional bowlers, male and female, from 5 continents. 3. Enter the PBA Tour Trials a. Open to any PBA member who has bowled a total of five PBA tournaments (PBA I advocate the development of a solid physical foundation, and the utilization of Tour, PBA Regional Tour or PBA Senior Tour) between August 11, 2003 and May 31, excellent tactics. Knowledge is the key; however, tactics are the power! With 2004 (on a first come, first serve basis, based on host center size) that in mind, I strongly suggest you purchase my book, The Pro Approach, re- b. PBA Tour Trials to be held in late spring, early summer, 2004 viewed in October, 1996, by Bowlers Journal, as the only one of its kind. I ad- For 2005-2006 PBA Tour Season: dress the game on a mathematical level where alignments, adjustments, weights, Win a PBA Tour event textures, and lane conditions are concerned. Try it, you will love it. I am also Be among the top point leaders after the 2003-2004 PBA Tour Season Lead your region in points from April 1, 2004 – March 31, 2005 available for clinics, seminars, and one on one instruction. Call me at 408-374- Enter PBA Tour Trials 3340 for the financial particulars. My book sells for $19.95 + 3.00 shipping and Open to top point leaders in each region handling). Send you check or money order to M & W Products; 985 Hacienda; Tour Trials to be contested in the summer of 2005 Enter a PBA Tour PTQ during the Campbell, California; 95008. Hope to hear from you soon. Good luck and good 2004-2005 and be one of four who qualify. Then bowler must win tournament and bowling. Enter and win the PBA World Championship, U.S. Open or ABC Masters Larry Mathews

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Days Inn has renewed its position as the Exclusive Hotel and Lodging Provider for the PBA Tour and title sponsor of the PBA’s Days Inn Open that will be held in Dallas, Texas televised live on ESPN, February 22, 2004. (Continued from page 4) The "Days Inn Bowls You Over" promotion will offer hotel guests (at PRO check-in) a coupon good for one free game of bowling at a participat- Steengrafe, Alisha Stenmark, Shannon Tomkins and Rose Wolhar. ing Strike Ten Select centers. Days Inn will distribute free game cou- Our thanks go out to General Manager Cathie Ferreira, Assistant Manager Sue pons as part of the check in process. In addition, 10 million hotel room Hughes and everyone else at AMF Mowry Lanes who, as always, made our stay a key jackets will feature the "PBA on ESPN" logo and the Bowl.com pleasant one. We’ll be back later this year for our 6th Anniversary Tournament. website address. Our next stop promises to be a lot of fun: February 22nd at Holiday Bowl in Hayward. “We are excited about our new relationship with the PBA and are The lane oil pattern we used at our November tournament was challenging. Bowlers confident that this sponsorship will provide the Days Inn brand with an enjoyed it, so we’re doing it again in February. We’re not promising exactly the same excellent opportunity to showcase our brand value proposition to a shot we used in November, but the one we do use will be a challenge...difficult, but playable. We drew 56 bowlers in November, but the buzz we’re hearing is that we may wider audience of consumers,” said Joe Kane, Days Inn president & nd chief executive officer. “Our objective is to increase brand awareness see an even larger crowd on February 22 . (We’ve made some changes to the Women’s Division, which will be effective this tournament; see the “Results” page on and drive room nights to our more than 1,900 properties.” www.PhilReganBowling.com for details.) Days Inns Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD), franchises 1,946 hotels representing 163,056 rooms in the We have room for 80 bowlers at Holiday Bowl and, as always, reservations are ad- vised. United States, Argentina, Canada, , Colombia, , nd Egypt, Hungary, India, Jordan, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, We look forward to seeing you on February 22 at Holiday Bowl, 29827 Mission United Kingdom, Uruguay and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Res- Boulevard (at Industrial Parkway) in Hayward. FEBRUARY 2004 - www.bowlingworld.com 19

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Sunday. All past bowlers that have Cooling 1,105 Classic league. GARY Starting off with 2 were Rob Magin 771 T. rolled a sanctioned “300” or “800” at Pa- LEE listed two perfect game scores this Starting out are wonderful scores that N.B A 748 West Lane Mens Handicap, cific Ave Bowl is invited to bowl in the past month, one “300” for a 776 in the were posted this last month were Michael James Stombres, 775 Sunday Nite tournament. With the added funds, this 1,105 league with Rob, and one “300” in Quninones and Jim Robeson with 800 Mixed, 730 Paanella Invitational, Paige years payoff totaled over $5,970.00. the Wednesday night V.I.P. Mixed series. Mike rolled games of 246 279 Woodard 724 West Laners (2) and Gary The top 34 bowlers received place League. RON QUINONES strung twelve 300 for an 825 in the Mod Squad League Hilburn Panella Invitational and P.S.E.A. money, with payoff for scratch or handi- strikes in a row for his “300” game in the and Jim ‘s games were 267 256 279 for Anthony Sneed 785, Nicole Woodard cap, whichever the bowler placed the Monday evening Nisei Mixed League, an 802 in the T.N.B.A League. 300’s 766, Rich Saculla 758, Diane Marsiano highest. Alan Taylor, the general man- finishing the late league with a 778. Ca- were rolled by Larry Dyson 781 Tuesday 753, Jenny Jarvis 748, Scottie Barton ager, has designed this tournament to be sey Kamp turned his eleven in a row to a Mens Classic, Chris Thornton 719 Funti- 748, Rob Caselli 739, Jeff Chain 735, an exciting event. Not only for the bowl- “297” game in the Delta Men’s Handicap. mers, Lorin Sabin Circus Circus, and Sue Waite 733, Manuel Almendarez 727, ers, but for the many spectators witness Gary Hilburn Panella Invitational. Tim Rauhuff 720, Jim Robeson 717, Bill the outstanding bowling. st LEAGUE SCORES: In the 290’s set we had my son Rod- Lautenschlager 715, Ron Lubin 707, Payoff for scratch positions, 1 place, nd Sears Heating & Cooling 1,105 Clas- ney Woodard with a 299 779 in the P.S. Dennis Bathe 707, Joe Allen, Chad Ha- Steve Fields 1,471-$500.00; 2 , Scott rd sic: Rob MAGIN “300” for “806; Gary E.A. League. Also rolling Debbie Jarvis senbuhler, Ray King, Debbie Jarvis, Tony Hansel 1,467-$400.00; 3 place, Derek th LEE “300”/776; Barry Richards 290/773; 747 All Stars (our bookkeeper), Ken Opdyk, Frank Klo, Darin DeOliveira, Greg Petersen 1,435-$300.00; 4 ,Chris Rose th Malcolm Bentz 289; Anthony Sneed Nguyen 744 Friday Mixed 5’s, Rob Magin Thomas, Bob Quinones, and Tony Men- 1,426-$250.00; 5 , Russ Fields 1,422- th 289/780; Mike Kottinger 279; Ray Solari 711 T.N.B.A., Derek Petersen 708 T.N.B. zies. $200.00; 6 , Mark Seibel 1,419-$175.00; th th 279; Wayne Lopes 279/797; Mark Seibel A., and Len Billings in His & Hers. Len’s Other great notes of interest are: 7 , Johnny Padilla 1,412-$160.00; 8 , th 279/773; Russ Fields 279/771; Cliff 299 game was 100 pins over his aver- Gladys Jackson 153 triplicate Jacks & Arnel Castrence 1,369-$130.00; 9 , Ray th tie Rourke 279; Scott Hansel 278; Kioni So- age. Rolling a 298 game was Rob Magin Jills. Greg Caldwell big 4 conversion Solari 1,361-$120.00; 10 , Benjie th daria 278/748; Troy Bridges 278/743 and with a 736 series in T.N.B.A. Tom Silvey Bourbon Street Mens. Todd Davige- Cavan III 1,352- $115; 10 tie, Rob th 268/751; Doug Leeworthy 278/734; Mike rolled a 297 747 in the West Lane Mens adono (183) 288 100 pins over average Magin 1,352 $115.00; 12 , Alan Taylor th Keough 278; Ben Cavan III 276; Steve Handicap and Brian Williams had his 297 Sunday Nite Mixed. Carl Wickham (161) 1,342-$105.00; 13 ,Alex Cavero Jr. th Fields 272/787; Troy Bridges 278/743; in His & Hers. Closing up the 290’s with 269 100 pins over average Jacks & Jills. 1,314-$100.00;14 , Kioni Sodaria 1,304- th Dough Leeworthy 278/734; Mike Keough a 290 were Chris Sory 712 Shooting Allen Etherton (189) 235 247 263 745 $95.00; 15 , Alex Foster 1,295 $85.00; th th 278; Ben Cavan III 276; Steve Fileds Stars, Rob Caselli Peace Officers, and 150 pins over average in series Shooting 16 , Anthony Sneed 1,275-$75.00; 17 , 272/787; JD Friend 270/716; JR Buligon Danny Jay Thursday Handicap Singles. Stars. Dennis Alvarez (159) 266 100 Gary Lee 1,261-$60.00. The handicap st 268; Brian Sharpnack 268; Derek Peter- Starting off the 280’s was Jim Allen pins over average P.S.E.A. Julian Gon- positions, 1 place, Ron QUINONES nd sen 268; Scott Groves 268/697; Tony 289 789 Wednesday Mens Scratch. Also zales (143) 256 100 pins over average 1,568-$500.00; 2 , Antoine Allmon rd Martin III 268; Andre’ Bylsma 267/726; with 289’s were Henri Begnaud 749 Sunday Breakfast. Bill Swanson (134) 1,523- $400.00; 3 , Oliver Carcido th Johnnie Jones 266/767; Tomy Silvey Peace Officers, Brad Parks 733 Tuesday 245 100 pins over average Friday Mixed 1,515-$300.00; 4 , Darin DeOliveira th 266/749; Aldren Torrecampo 266; Rudy Mens Handicap, and Jay Zulueta Friday 5’s. Von Donahue (141) 247 100 pins 1,499-$250.00; 5 , Sean Conroy ,483- th Cabrera 265/731; Anthony Sneed 260;; Mixed 5’s. Manuel Guzman rolled his over average Sunday Breakfast and $200.00; 6 , Tony Martin 1,470-$175.00; th th Derek Gregory 258; Alan Tyalor 258; Cal 288 794 in the West Lane Mens Handi- Linda Singleton 100 triplicate Circus Cir- 7 tie, Jason Lindholm 1,468-$145.00; 7 th Moppins Sr. 257; Matt Groves 257/728. cap, Ruben Sanchez had his 288 732 in cus. tie, Susan Waite 1,468-$145.00; 9 , th Women’s Invitational: Samantha Weis- the Belles & Beaus and Matthew Jackson Wonderful bowling to all of you and Wayne Lopes 1,457-$120.00; 10 , Tony th ner 268/707; Roberta Tirapelle 257; Bev had his 288 in the Jacks & Jills. With until next month may the pin fall be with Castillo 1,444-$115.00;11 , Darren th Williams 257; Mary Thomson 245/697; 287’s we had Cal Moppins Sr. 768 you. Fields 1,431-$110.00; 12 , Will Lallas th Tina Wilkinson 242; Vickie Turner 237; Wednesday Mens Scratch, Rob Magin 1,425-$105.00; 13 , Zid Cabuena 1,423- th Brada Penberthy 236 Cyndi Epps 234; 754 West Lane Mens Handicap, and MONDAY $100.00; 14 , Dwight Waite 1,413- th Lee Phillips 230; Beckie Longacre 226; Chris Ross 712 Circus Circus. Jerry MONDAY MISSES: Dorothy Panella 214, $95.00; 15 , Rolly Nuezca 1,408-$85.00; th th Dona Harwood 226; Debbie Matsuno Barker had his 284 in the Bourbon Street Mabel Rich 211, Carol Porter 209 16 , Paul Zumstein 1,396-$75.00; 17 , 226; Dale Worthen 218; Liz Pittman 214; Mens. Closing up the 280’s were An- JACKS AND JILLS: Matthew Jackson Aldren Torrecampo 1,383 $60.00. High Elizabeth Gomes 207. Game winner each game: Scratch….1st thony Woodward 280 750 T.N.B.A., Dee

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20 www.bowlingworld.com - FEBRUARY 2004 POS # BOWLER NAME CITY TOTAL AMOUNT POS # BOWLER NAME CITY TOTAL AMOUNT SCORE SCORE 1 CHARLES WOODS COMPTON 2376 400.00 42 RORY PETERSON SACRAMENTO 2001 46.00 2 ACHIE STULL COMPTON 2222 200.00 43 GIL MARTINEZ FRESNO 2000 45.00 3 LEE PATTERSON FRESNO 2198 150.00 44 MIKE ANDERSON LAS VEGAS 2000 45.00 4 GEORGE ABOUD SAN JOSE 2162 117.50 45 JACK MARTIN FRESNO 1996 44.00 5 JEFF FRANKOS OAKLAND 2162 117.50 46 ALAN REYES OAKLAND 1994 43.50 6 MARCUS LEMONS LA 2139 100.00 47 STEVE CRAIG PORTERVILLE 1994 43.50 7 LANCE LOPEZ SACRAMENTO 2121 87.50 48 BOB MCINTYRE GLENDALE 1991 42.00 8 RICKY KILGORE LA 2121 87.50 49 GREG JACKSON LA 1990 40.00 9 DAVID HAYNES LAS VEGAS 2118 82.00 50 ROY WILLIAMS GARDENA 1990 40.00 10 TED CASTILLO SALINAS 2112 72.00 51 DEVEN WALLS ROWLAND 1985 38.00 11 THOMAS LICAUCO LA 2107 67.00 52 VIC PANGELINAN VALLEJO 1983 38.00 12 KRIS NETHERTON SACRAMENTO 2104 62.00 53 BILL SNOBERGER GLENDALE 1982 35.00 13 STEVE GURRIERE MORENO VALLEY 2100 60.00 54 RUSTY GRIENER OAKLAND 1982 35.00 14 TOM LEWIS FRESNO 2096 57.00 55 GRANT MOSLEY LA 1979 34.00 15 DARYL MC CLOUD COMPTON 2087 55.50 56 JESSE COREA VICTORVILLE 1978 32.00 16 GREG BRADEN FRESNO 2087 55.50 17 CHARLES HELM VICTORVILLE 2086 54.00 57 MICHAEL MUCK COMPTON 1978 32.00 18 PIERRE THIFFEAULT FRESNO 2080 53.00 58 TONY BURRELL LA 1974 28.00 19 DONNY WILSON COMPTON 2079 53.00 59 DWAYNE CROSS OAKLAND 1973 28.00 20 BRANDON CRUZ VALLEJO 2074 53.00 60 KENNYE WASHINGTON PINOLE VALLEY 1971 27.00 21 PAUL THOMAS FRESNO 2073 53.00 61 GEORGE MARGOSIN SALINAS 1969 27.00 22 DARYL SMITH SAN JOSE 2071 52.00 62 MONTY STRATTON COMPTON 1968 26.00 23 CHARLIE ESTEBAN SAN JOSE 2067 52.00 63 ANDREW UDAHL ROHNERT PARK 1967 26.00 24 R.J. BROEGE COMPTON 2067 52.00 64 CURTIS MC CANN COMPTON 1965 25.00 25 RUDY CARNECER JR. OAKLAND 2053 52.00 65 LUIS BOONE LA 1963 25.00 26 CHARLES ZELAYA INGLEWOOD 2051 51.00 66 ANTHONY BRINK SAN JOSE 1962 24.00 27 JOEL MELGOZA JR PINOLE VALLEY 2045 51.00 67 GARY REGALLO SACRAMENTO 1962 24.00 28 DARREN FRANCISCO OAKLAND 2041 51.00 68 JOE HILL III ROWLAND 1962 24.00 29 JOEL MELGOZA SR PINOLE VALLEY 2034 50.00 69 BOBBY DILLON BELLFLOWER 1961 23.00 30 KEITH PRIDGEON DANVILLE 2028 49.50 70 RALPH BUTLER HERCULES 1961 23.00 31 TERRY HALL SACRAMENTO 2028 49.50 71 KENNETH THOMPSON LA 1960 21.00 32 STEVE SMITH COMPTON 2024 49.00 72 MIKE RACKOW MISSION HILLS 1960 21.00 33 JASON TEHEE FRESNO 2022 49.00 73 ART JONES JR COMPTON 1957 18.75 34 JASON DOUSHARM VICTORVILLE 2020 49.00 74 LEROY CRAVEN OAKLAND 1957 18.75 35 DAVID STREET FRESNO 2019 48.00 75 ROBERT MOSLEY COMPTON 1957 18.75 36 HARVEY WILLIAMS COMPTON 2019 48.00 37 SONNY DEW COMPTON 2019 48.00 76 ROGER ROSS ATWATER 1957 18.75 38 VERNON ADAMS COMPTON 2007 48.00 77 JIM L. SIMS RIALTO 1955 17.00 39 SCOTT LEMMEN MISSION HILLS 2005 47.00 78 JEFFREY HAMPTON LA 1954 16.00 40 CHESTER HENDERSON VALLEJO 2002 47.00 79 GARY SOMERVILLE VICTORVILLE 1953 15.50 41 EDWARD (GENE) FRAZIER ATWATER 2001 46.00 TOTAL 4,154.50

POS # BOWLER NAME CITY TOTAL AMOUNT POS # BOWLER NAME CITY TOTAL AMOUNT SCORE SCORE 1 GREG BRADEN OAKLAND 796 200.00 1 LEE PATTERSON FRESNO 2198 200.00 2 LEE PATTERSON FRESNO 776 100.00 3 HARLOD SOHRWEIDE FRESNO 761 80.00 2 GEORGE ABOUD SAN JOSE 2162 150.00 4 PIERRE THIFFEAULT FRESNO 756 70.00 3 LANCE LOPEZ SACRAMENTO 2121 125.00 5 JASON TEHEE FRESNO 731 55.00 6 BOBBY DILLON BELLFLOWER 729 54.00 4 DAVID HAYNES LAS VEGAS 2118 115.00 7 CHARLES HELM VICTORVILLE 728 53.00 5 KRIS NETHERTON SACRAMENTO 2104 100.00 8 TERRY HALL SACRAMENTO 722 47.00 9 JESSE COREA VICTORVILLE 719 47.00 6 STEVE GURRIERE MARINO VALLEY 2100 85.00 10 WADE STANLEY SACRAMENTO 717 47.00 7 GREG BRADEN VICTORVILLE 2087 75.00 11 DARYL MC CLOUD COMPTON 716 42.00 12 R.J. BRDEGE COMPTON 713 42.00 8 PIERRE THIFFEAULT FRESNO 2080 70.00 13 TOM LEWIS FRESNO 710 42.00 9 THOMAS PAUL FRESNO 2073 65.00 14 GEORGE ABOUD SAN JOSE 709 39.00 15 JASON TABISOLA VALLEJO 709 39.00 10 DARYL SMITH SAN JOSE 2071 60.00 16 LANCE LOPEZ SACRAMENTO 708 37.00 11 CHARLIE ESTEBAN SAN JOSE 2067 52.50 17 DARYL SMITH SAN JOSE 705 36.50 18 HAROLD SOHRWEIDE FRESNO 703 36.50 12 R.J. BRDEGE COMPTON 2067 52.50 19 CHARLES ZELAYA LA 702 36.00 13 DONNY WILSON COMPTON 2052 45.00 20 STEVE SMITH COMPTON 694 35.00 21 JOHN BURNS VICTORVILLE 692 34.00 14 CHARLES ZELAYA INGLEWOOD 2051 35.00 22 SCOTT LEMMEN MISSION HILLS 690 34.00 15 CHARLES HELM VICTORVILLE 2050 23.00 23 MARCUS LEMONS LA 688 31.75 24 MONTY STRATTON COMPTON 688 31.75 16 MARCUS LEMONS LA 2040 22.00 25 DAVID HAYNES LAS VEGAS 684 30.50 17 KEITH PRIDGEON DANVILLE 2028 20.00 26 JASON DOUSHARM VICTORVILLE 680 30.00 27 ANDREW UDAHL ROHNERT PARK 677 25.00 18 TERRY HALL SACRAMENTO 2028 20.00 28 DAVID STREET FRESNO 677 25.00 TOTAL 1,315.00 TOTAL 1,380.00

Fresno Bowling Championships FEBRUARY 2004 - www.bowlingworld.com 21 POS # BOWLER NAME CITY TOTAL AMOUNT POS # BOWLER NAME CITY TOTAL AMOUNT SCORE SCORE 1 GREG BRADEN INGLEWOOD 824 800.00 2 THOMAS LICAUCO LA 808 400.00 63 PHILLIP GIPSON ROWLAND 689 66.50 3 BRANDON CRUZ VALLEJO 784 325.00 64 DONALD E. BROOKS UNION CITY 688 66.00 4 LEE PATTERSON FRESNO 776 275.00 65 PAUL THOMAS FRESNO 688 66.00 5 CHARLES ZELAYA INGLEWOOD 775 250.00 66 KEITH PRIDGEON DANVILLE 687 66.00 6 ACHIE STULL COMPTON 768 225.00 67 RICHARD WHITE LANDCASTER 686 65.00 7 HAROLD SOHRWEIDE FRESNO 761 200.00 68 ULYSSES JACKSON SF 686 65.00 8 PIERRE THIFFEAULT FRESNO 756 190.00 9 MALCOLM SAILOR PASADENA 746 172.50 69 DAVID HAYNES LAS VEGAS 684 64.00 10 TOM LEWIS FRESNO 746 172.50 70 CURTIS MC CANN COMPTON 683 61.50 11 GEORGE MARGOSIN SALINAS 744 155.00 71 MARK CASTANEDA SALINAS 683 61.50 12 JASON TABISOLA VALLEJO 742 150.00 72 CLEO JOHNSON COMPTON 682 58.00 13 CHARLES HELM VICTORVILLE 740 145.00 73 DEVEN WALLS ROWLAND 682 58.00 14 ELISEO LUJAN JR. SALINAS 739 140.00 74 ANDRE RITCHIE LA 681 56.50 15 DARYL MC CLOUD COMPTON 737 130.00 75 EDISON PEREZ GLENDALE 681 56.50 16 JOEL MELGOZA SR PINOLE VALLEY 737 130.00 76 EMMITTE WASHINGTON LA 681 56.50 17 JASON TEHEE FRESNO 731 115.00 77 RICHARD DEAN OAKLAND 681 56.50 18 BOBBY DILLON BELLFLOWER 729 111.00 78 DONALD SPIVEY LA 680 54.60 19 GREG BROUSSARD SF/VALLEJO 722 102.50 79 JASON DOUSHARM VICTORVILLE 680 54.60 20 TERRY HALL SACRAMENTO 722 102.50 80 MILO ONTIVEROS FRESNO 680 54.60 21 MARCUS LEMONS LA 721 96.00 81 PAUL LOFTON LA 680 54.60 22 CHESTER HENDERSON VALLEJO 719 95.50 82 RUDY CARNECER OAKLAND 680 54.60 23 JESSE COREA VICTORVILLE 719 95.50 83 MIKE RACKOW MISSION HILLS 678 54.00 24 MONTY STRATTON COMPTON 718 93.00 84 CAL MAYO OAKLAND 678 54.00 25 WADE STANLEY SACRAMENTO 717 92.00 85 ANDREW UDAHL ROHNERT PARK 677 52.57 26 R.J. BROEGE COMPTON 713 91.00 86 DAVID STREET FRESNO 677 52.57 27 EDWARDS (GENE) FRAZIER ATWATER 712 91.00 87 HERMAN FERGUSON ROWLAND 677 52.57 28 JOEL MELGOZA JR PINOLE VALLEY 710 90.00 88 JIM CHESNUTT SANTA CLARITA 677 52.57 29 GEORGE ABOUD SAN JOSE 709 88.00 89 KEN YOW SALINAS 677 52.57 30 LANCE LOPEZ SACRAMENTO 708 87.00 90 SAM BEY GLENDALE 677 52.57 31 ART JONES JR COMPTON 707 86.00 91 STEVE GRIER SALINAS 677 52.57 32 FRED WHARTON PASADENA 706 85.00 92 RICKY KILGORE COMPTON 676 51.50 33 DARYL SMITH SAN JOSE 705 83.00 34 JEFF FRANKOS OAKLAND 705 83.00 93 TONY BURRELL LA 676 51.50 35 DARREN FRANCISCO OAKLAND 702 81.00 94 HASHIM DREW HAYWARD 675 51.00 36 DONALD ERWIN INGLEWOOD 702 81.00 95 ANTHONY BRINK SAN JOSE 673 50.50 37 BOB BROELAND PORTERVILLE 699 77.33 96 IKE SANDERS GARDENA 673 50.50 38 DARRELL LA FEAR BENICIA 699 77.33 97 ROGER MAKEMSON SANTA CLARITA 673 50.50 39 KIBEN LOVE COMPTON 699 77.33 98 STEVE CRAIG PORTERVILLE 673 50.50 40 SONNY ERICKSON MISSION HILLS 698 74.50 99 RUSTY GRIENER OAKLAND 672 50.00 41 ROB RIOFRIO FRESNO 698 74.50 100 ZAR FULGENCIO LANDCASTER 672 50.00 42 GREG JACKSON LA 697 74.00 101 GARY REGALLO SACRAMENTO 670 49.00 43 DOUG HENDERSON LA 696 72.33 102 HERMAN PHILLIPS SF 670 49.00 44 MIKE HODGES BELLFLOWER 696 72.33 103 JOSEPH FELIX PINOLE VALLEY 670 49.00 45 ROGER ROSS ATWATER 696 72.33 104 ALONZO LEMONS COMPTON 669 48.33 46 MANUEL CARVALHO SALINAS 695 70.66 105 MERLIN SMITH LA 669 48.33 47 ROBERT STEPHENS SF 695 70.66 106 VERNON ADAMS COMPTON 669 48.33 48 RUDY HABON VALLEJO 695 70.66 107 JIM L. SIMS RIALTO 668 48.00 49 STEVE SMITH COMPTON 694 70.00 108 KRIS NETHERTON SACRAMENTO 668 48.00 50 MIKE BOWERS RIALTO 693 69.00 109 RICHARD REYNOLDS FRESNO 668 48.00 51 RYON Mc GRIGG COMPTON 693 69.00 110 BILL SNOBERGER GLENDALE 667 46.42 52 SEAN LEMON GARDENA 693 69.00 111 GARCELL BULLOCK LA 667 46.42 53 VIC PANGELINAN VALLEJO 693 69.00 112 HARRISON SHERMAN INGLEWOOD 667 46.42 54 DELBERT JOHNSON SANTA MARIA 692 68.33 113 JOHN HANKINS PINOLE VALLEY 667 46.42 55 HYMES HOLLIS OAKLAND 692 68.33 114 JOHN SWAFFIELD LA 667 46.42 56 JOHN BURNS VICTORVILLE 692 68.33 115 KEVIN JENKINS SACRAMENTO 667 46.42 57 PAT HILTON SAN JOSE 691 68.00 58 WILLIAM ROCKMORE SF 691 68.00 116 WILLIAM BROOKS JR LA 667 46.42 59 ALAN REYES OAKLAND 690 67.00 117 BRIAN COOPER FRESNO 666 45.00 60 JAMES A. MORGAN VALLEJO 690 67.00 118 ISAIAH PATTERSON SACRAMENTO 666 45.00 61 SCOTT LEMMEN MISSION HILLS 690 67.00 119 MIKE NELMS COMPTON 666 45.00 62 LEVOIL PATRICK SF 689 66.50 TOTAL 10,571.87

POS # TEAM NAME CITY TOTAL AMOUNT POS # TEAM NAME CITY TOTAL AMOUNT SCORE SCORE 1 AREA CHECK FRESNO 2770 2000 18 M.C.C.F. OAKLAND 2565 186 2 VEGAS BOYS LAS VEGAS 2769 1000 19 AAMR COMPTON 2557 180 3 SAN JOSE SENATE MEN #4 SAN JOSE 2740 750 4 JAMES GANG COMPTON 2668 560 20 LOS AMIGOS FRESNO 2556 176 5 4 OF A KIND FRESNO 2624 475 21 BIG BOYS LA 2545 166 6 BIG DOGS SAN JOSE 2624 475 22 SCORE FOUR SACRAMENTO 2545 166 7 TEHEE & BOYS FRESNO 2600 426 23 MAHARLIKA BOWLING INC #2 VALLEJO 2540 155 8 MR. MERRITT & CO. LA 2593 400 24 WE FEAR "NO BEER" SACRAMENTO 2532 151 9 BELLVUE BOWL #2 ATWATER 2592 350 10 D.R.D.C COMPTON 2591 326 25 R.J.K.G. COMPTON 2530 151 11 MRDS COMPTON 2587 300 26 STRIKE FORCE II BENICIA 2525 149 12 L.S.L.J. OAKLAND 2579 263 27 BURRELL & ASSOCIATES LA 2522 144 13 TROPICANA MEN #5 ROWLAND HEIGHTS 2579 263 28 KEVIN SPEAR FRESNO 2522 144 14 LAKER'S ZONE LA 2578 226 15 CLKW COMPTON 2577 216 29 PAUL'S BOYS COMPTON 2521 137 16 MISSILE TEAM #6 GARDENA 2574 200 30 D.M.P.B. COMPTON 2519 133 17 RJRA COMPTON 2572 196 TOTAL $10,464

22 - FEBRUARY 2004 Fresno Bowling Championships @ Cedar Lanes, Fresno, CA POS BOWLER NAME 1 BOWLER NAME 2 CITY TOTAL AMOUNT POS # BOWLER NAME CITY TOTAL AMOUNT # SCORE SCORE 1 RICKY KILGORE WARREN NELSON LA 1477 1,600.00 1 ROBIN SASE SANTA CLARITA 2079 300.00 2 ACHIE STULL JOSH HUDSON COMPTON 1447 800.00 2 CARLA BURKE SANTA CLARITA 2055 175.00 3 RALPH HISLOP KENNETH FLEMING SF 1441 650.00 3 JEANETTE MENACHO SACRAMENTO 2054 145.00 4 RUDY CARNECER JR. JEFF FRANKOS OAKLAND 1422 550.00 4 CHRISTINA KINNEY COMPTON 2044 130.00 5 GIAC VELTRI DALE WELLOCK SANTA CLARITA 1406 450.00 5 VERONICA BOONE LA 2043 120.00 6 GREG BRADEN LEE PATTERSON BENICIA 1404 400.00 6 DEME SAFU COMPTON 2041 93.00 7 JOE BERLANGA GEORGE MARGOSIN SALINAS 1401 350.00 7 JENNIFER IMPERATRICE HOLLISTER 2020 80.00 8 RON BIANCO GREG BRADEN SAN JOSE 1396 280.00 8 DEL THOMAS SF 2006 80.00 9 MICHAEL MUCK DAVID MARTIN COMPTON 1382 240.00 9 LYNDA ARMSTRONG INGLEWWOD 1998 73.00 10 DAVID ADE RORY PETERSON SACRAMENTO 1377 218.00 10 STACY WERTH ROHNERT PARK 1981 72.00 11 JOHN BURNS GREG BRADEN VICTORVILLE 1373 193.00 11 RUBY MILLER GLENDALE 1980 71.00 12 KRIS NETHERTON DAN TERRANT SACRAMENTO 1373 193.00 12 PAM WESTBROOKS COMPTON 1976 71.00 13 KEN YOW BRYCE FULLER SALINAS 1371 172.00 13 FELECIA TRIPP LA/GARDENA 1972 70.00 14 MARK CARMICHAEL HAROLD SOHRWEIDE FRESNO 1358 168.00 14 SUZANNE JOHNSON PALMDALE 1969 68.00 15 TROY PALMER CHARLES SAMPSON SF 1357 158.00 15 JACKIE ADAMS COMPTON 1965 63.00 16 MIKE MONYAK DARYL SMITH SAN JOSE 1351 148.00 16 CHRISTINE WETZEL LANCHASTER 1960 63.00 17 JOEL MELGOZA SR JOEL MELGOZA JR PINOLE VALLEY 1350 138.00 17 MICHELLE MC GUINN FRESNO 1957 63.00 18 ALONZON LEMONS MARCUS LEMONS LA 1349 128.00 18 GAIL ROGERS LA 1956 58.00 19 PAUL TABAKA LANCE LOPEZ SACRAMENTO 1341 118.00 19 LISA SETCHELL REDWOOD CITY 1955 58.00 20 ALAN REYES RUSTY GRIENER OAKLAND 1338 112.00 20 MARIA AVA CARSON 1953 53.00 21 TRAVIS MITCHELL JASON TABISOLA VALLEJO 1337 109.00 21 KATHERINE COLEMAN VICTORVILLE 1940 53.00 22 GENE CLAYTON JERRY CLAYTON OAKLAND 1336 108.00 22 BARBARA JORDAN LA PUENTE/FRESNO 1938 48.00 23 ROBERT THOMAS VINCENTE MORRIS SF 1334 108.00 23 KIM GREEN COMPTON 1937 48.00 24 MICHAEL WALTHERS GREG BRADEN HERCULES 1331 106.00 24 ESTELITE BREWER LA 1936 48.00 25 GEORGE ABOUD JERRY KENNEDY SAN JOSE 1330 103.00 25 BETTY NAKATANI PASADENA 1934 39.00 26 NATHANIEL COLEMAN GARY SOMERVILLE VICTORVILLE 1322 100.50 26 MARLANA RODGERS COMPTON 1934 39.00 27 PAUL THOMAS JR THOMAS FRESNO 1322 100.50 27 LINDA MCDONALD PASADENA 1932 36.00 28 LORENZO SPENCER STEVE GURRIERE MARINO VALLEY 1320 98.00 28 NATI PENDILLA CARSON 1932 36.00 29 ORLANDO SCANDRICK HARVEY WILLIAMS COMPTON 1318 96.00 29 CANDY CAPRA SANTA CLARITA 1931 35.00 30 DARREN FRANCISCO STEVE KUYKENDALL OAKLAND 1317 96.00 30 TONI COLEMAN SAN LEANDRO 1929 34.00 31 BRIAN COOPER LEE PATTERSON FRESNO 1315 94.00 31 CRYSTAL BARKER COMPTON 1928 33.00 32 GREG BRADEN HENRY MURDOCK ROWLAND 1311 93.00 32 DARLENE FROHM VALLEJO 1927 33.00 33 LIONEL (RICK) NG JOHATHAN NG SF 1311 93.00 33 DEBBIE FORD SALINAS 1925 32.00 34 MATT WOLHAR OJ MITCHELL RICHMOND 1309 93.00 34 TRACYE MOORE COMPTON 1924 32.00 35 ALEX RIVERA VIC PANGELINAN VALLEJO 1307 92.00 35 NANCY WONG ROHNERT PARK 1922 31.00 36 RYAN ARANDA ANDREW UDAHL (SUB) ROHNERT PARK 1306 92.00 36 LACY HOUSE LA 1912 31.00 37 JERRY KINNIN GENE LANSE FRESNO 1304 91.00 37 ROBIN BURNS COMPTON 1907 28.50 38 VERNELL ROBINSON DARRELL LA FEAR BENICIA 1302 91.00 38 SHERI WONG ROHNERT PARK 1907 28.50 39 DONALD SPIVEY WILLIAM BROOKS JR LA 1301 90.00 39 GINA COOPER FRESNO 1901 28.00 40 GREG JACKSON VERNON ADAMS LA 1299 90.00 40 JANICE YOUNG SAN LEANDRO 1898 28.00 41 WILLIE HORNE VIRGIL KILGORE HAWTHORNE 1299 90.00 41 BOBBI REDIC OAKLAND 1895 27.00 42 LUIS BOONE GEORGE MARQUEZ LA 1298 89.00 42 CAROL BARNES HAYWARD 1893 27.00 43 THOMAS LICAUCO NOLI SOSA LA 1298 89.00 43 CARA CARNAHAN REDWOOD CITY 1892 27.00 44 BILL BROUSSEAU TOM MOSSETT VALLEJO 1296 86.00 44 DENYSE ENGLEBARTS HERCULES 1888 26.00 45 CHARLES POWELL JOHNNY HOPKINS SACRAMENTO 1296 86.00 45 CHERYLYN TILLMAN INGLEWWOD 1887 26.00 46 BRANDON CRUZ STEVE DELA CRUZ VALLEJO 1295 84.00 46 RUBY DAVIS ROWLAND 1885 26.00 47 CHAUNEY MERRITT GIL MARTINEZ LA 1295 84.00 47 PATRICIA BLANSON HAYWARD 1884 25.00 48 CURTIS JENSON MARK RUSH EDWARDS AFB 1294 84.00 48 ERMA RANSOM SF 1883 25.00 49 SCOTT COLE CHARLES HELM VICTORVILLE 1291 82.00 49 FELICIA MC WILLIAMS OAKLAND 1883 25.00 50 LEE PATTERSON MATT BUTLER HAWTHORNE 1290 82.00 50 JULIE ANDRES VALLEJO 1882 24.50 51 GIL MARTINEZ GREG BRADEN FRESNO 1289 82.00 51 KATIE PIJEOUX LA 1882 24.50 52 NATHAN WINTERS STEVE CRAIG PORTERVILLE 1288 74.00 52 JUDY WITT SACRAMENTO 1881 23.75 53 CHARLIE TITTLE JR PHELAN FERNANDEZ PASADENA 1287 70.00 53 KELI RAPP COMPTON 1881 23.75 54 JIM BEASLEY ROBERT SCOTT FRESNO 1285 64.00 54 LISA ADAMS COMPTON 1880 23.00 55 OTIS BLACK PAUL THOMAS (SUB) HERCULES 1285 64.00 55 DAWN HANNASCH SANTA CLARITA 1879 22.00 56 KEITH MC CLURE TURNER JOHNSON VICTORVILLE 1283 62.00 56 IRENE VILLALOBOS VICTORVILLE 1879 22.00 57 RAY LOPEZ KEITH PRIDGEON DANVILLE 1281 60.00 57 NEDRA JACKSON PASADENA 1879 22.00 58 ARTIE JONES AL ANTEE LA 1278 55.00 58 PAULA BROOME HERCULES 1879 22.00 59 DAVID GRAY ROBERT CLOYD COMPTON 1278 55.00 60 REGINA ABOUD SAN JOSE 1879 22.00 TOTAL 10,452.00 TOTAL 3,090.50

POS BOWLER NAME 1 BOWLER NAME 2 CITY TOTAL AMOUNT POS # BOWLER NAME 1 BOWLER NAME 2 CITY TOTAL AMOUNT # SCORE SCORE 12 DEME SAFU STEVE SMITH HUNTINGTON 1381 100.00 1 VERONICA BOONE THOMAS LICADO LA 1566 350.00 PARK 13 SUE PETERSON RORY PETERSON ANTELOPE 1380 97.50 2 CHRISTINA KINNEY R. J. BRDEGE COMPTON 1499 225.00 14 STEPHANIE MC SONNY DEW COMPTON 1374 95.00 3 CHRISTINA KINNEY SONNY DEW COMPTON 1470 200.00 DOWELL 15 YVETTE HILL SONNY DEW COMPTON 1374 95.00 4 JUDITH TING TOMAS LICAICO LA 1451 175.00 16 CHERRY TIPTON CURTIS MC CANN LONG BEACH 1372 87.25 5 GENELLE MIZUNO CURTIS MC CANN CERRITOS 1436 150.00 17 SANDRA JOHNSON CURTIS MC CANN LONG BEACH 1372 87.25 6 DEME SAFU SONNY DEW HUNTINGTON PARK 1429 125.00 18 CHRISTINA KINNEY KEVIN STEPHENS COMPTON 1367 80.00 7 JEANETTE MENACHO RORY PETERSON ANTELOPE 1407 115.00 19 CRYSTAL BARRER MONTY STRATTON COMPTON 1348 75.00 8 JOHNNIQUE CRUSE CHESTER HENDERSON SAN PABLO 1399 110.00 20 VERONICA BOONE NOLI SOSA LA 1343 70.00 9 KELI RAPP R. J. BRDEGE COMPTON 1390 110.00 21 KIM GREEN SONNY DEW COMPTON 1339 68.00 10 GENELLE MIZUNO DARYL MC CLOUD CERRITOS 1387 105.00 22 DEME SAFU DENNIS DIMALANTA COMPTON 1335 65.80 11 CHRISTINA KINNEY MONTY STRATTON COMPTON 1386 105.00 TOTAL 2,690.80

Fresno Bowling Championships FEBRUARY 2004 - www.bowlingworld.com 23 POS # BOWLER NAME CITY TOTAL AMOUNT POS BOWLER NAME 1 BOWLER NAME 2 CITY TOTAL AMOUNT 1 SUZANNE JOHNSON PALMDALE 745 630.00 # SCORE 2 ROBIN SASE SANTA CLARITA 738 325.00 1 SUE PETERSON JEANETTE MENACHO SACRAMENTO 1375 1,300.00 3 DARRIS RUFFNER FRESNO 717 250.00 2 SHERI WONG STACY WERTH ROHNERT PARK 1352 650.00 4 JANICE YOUNG SAN LEANDRO 713 210.00 3 PAMELA WESTBROOKS RENEE SCOTT GARDENA 1325 450.00 5 LYNDA ARMSTRONG INGLEWOOD 713 210.00 4 NATI PENDILLA MARIA AVA CARSON 1325 450.00 6 LISA ADAMS COMPTON 700 180.00 5 ROBIN SASE CARLA BURKE SANTA CLARITA 1321 300.00 7 BETTY NAKATANI PASADENA 696 140.00 6 DENEKIA SELTZER CHERYLYN TILLMAN INGLEWWOD 1321 300.00 8 MICHELLE MC GINN FRESNO 696 140.00 7 KATIE PIJEOUX EARLLINE ANDERSON LA 1319 215.00 9 ERMA RANSOM SF 695 127.00 8 DEL THOMAS DIANE WILLIAMS SF 1312 210.00 10 JEANETTE MENACHO SACRAMENTO 693 122.50 9 DAWN LEWIS MARLANA RODGERS COMPTON 1311 205.00 11 SARAH HEFNER FRESNO 693 122.50 10 TONI COLEMAN SUSIE GRIFFIN SAN LEANDRO 1308 200.00 12 MARY SMYTHE COMPTON 692 115.00 11 KIM GREEN PHYLISSIA SMITH LA 1306 190.00 13 DOT VILLA GARDENA 688 110.00 12 BARBARA JORDAN DAWN BEATTY LA PUENTE/FRESNO 1304 170.00 14 MARLANA RODGERS COMPTON 686 110.00 13 CHERYL GILBERT GINGER LOPEZ SALINAS 1302 140.00 15 DENYSE ENGLEBARTS HERCULES 683 105.00 14 NATALIE BURRELL CHRISTINA KINNEY COMPTON 1298 130.00 16 EVELYN SAUNDER PASADENA 683 105.00 15 KIM GREEN STACY HOBDY COMPTON 1294 125.00 17 VERONICA BOONE LA 683 105.00 16 DEBRA SANDERS KELLY EDWARDS COMPTON 1286 120.00 18 DUCHESS LEE MARINA 682 100.00 17 JACKIE ADAMS ARLENE SMITH COMPTON 1285 110.00 18 DENISE WHITE LA 681 100.00 18 LISA ANDREWS CANDY CAPRA SANTA CLARITA 1283 109.00 19 CARLA BURKE SANTA CLARITA 680 95.00 19 DUCHESS LEE STACEY LEE MARINA 1282 105.00 19 PAT RILEY OAKLAND 678 95.00 20 JANET TODD GINA SPOON PORTERVILLE 1273 105.00 20 ANNETTE LAW PINOLE VALLEY 676 94.50 21 CAROL THROWER FELECIA TRIPP COMPTON 1272 105.00 21 ESTELITE BREWER LA 676 94.50 22 SOPHIE WILLIAMS MILLIE GRANT HAWTHORNE 1271 100.00 22 NEDRA JACKSON PASADENA 674 92.00 23 GINA COOPER LORI BEASLEY FRESNO 1269 100.00 23 SHERI WONG ROHNERT PARK 674 92.00 24 ADA YARBROUGH MERTHELMA TAYLOR SAN JOSE 1267 100.00 24 RUBY MILLER GLENDALE 673 90.00 25 ANDRIA WURM EILEEN TARDIFF SACRAMENTO 1266 95.00 25 DEBORAH WHITE COMPTON 670 88.00 26 PATRICIA BLANSON CAROL BARNES HAYWARD 1265 95.00 26 CREDA AUSTIN HAWTHORNE 669 88.00 27 EVE ETCHEVERRY VICKY GAVRON REDWOOD CITY 1265 95.00 27 STACY WERTH ROHNERT PARK 669 88.00 28 ESSIE JACKSON JOHNNIQUE CRUSE VALLEJO 1264 90.00 28 LYDIA PRICE COMPTON 667 87.00 29 SUZI SAUER CELLY BRINGHURST VICTORVILLE 1263 90.00 29 GINA COOPER FRESNO 666 84.00 30 JOYCE WESTBROOK MAY GAINES ROWLAND 1260 90.00 30 LORRAINE JENKINS REDWOOD CITY 666 84.00 31 BRENDA WALTHERS FELICIA BROWN HERCULES 1258 88.00 31 DEL THOMAS SF 665 81.00 32 BEVERLY BOULTON ROBIN BURNS COMPTON 1257 88.00 32 JENNIFER IMPERATRICE HOLLISTER 665 81.00 33 CINDY DISBROW LISA SETCHELL REDWOOD CITY 1252 78.00 33 DIANE PARKER SAN JOSE 664 80.00 34 PAT THORNTON PAM JACKSON DIAMOND BAR 1250 73.00 34 DEBBIE FORD SALINAS 663 78.00 35 SHEILA WICKLIFFE PINKIE BASS COMPTON 1250 73.00 35 DONNA JONES COMPTON 663 78.00 36 PAM WESTBROOKS KELI RAPP COMPTON 1250 73.00 36 JACKIE ADAMS COMPTON 662 76.00 37 NECOLE JOHNSON CHRISTINA KINNEY LA/LAS VEGAS 1249 73.00 37 MARVA DAVIS SF 662 76.00 38 LEIGH HALL IRIS LUCKEY VALLEJO 1248 72.00 790 STACI JOHNSON LA 661 75.00 39 GAIL ROGERS JUANITA WATSON LA 1246 72.00 38 CHRISTINE WETZEL LANCASTER 659 74.00 40 ROSA RAY KENIE PIERCE VICTORVILLE 1243 71.00 39 PAULA BROOME HERCULES 659 74.00 41 GODRIA THROWER PAULA BROOME HERCULES 1243 71.00 40 CAROLYN Mc CUEN PORTERVILLE 658 71.66 42 CELESTINE HALE BOBBIE MAXWELL COMPTON 1242 68.00 41 PENNY HENDERSON LA 658 71.66 43 NEDRA JACKSON DEBRA PARKER PASADENA 1241 68.00 42 STACY HOBDY LA 658 71.66 44 ROSEMARY SANCHEZ BEV ROSS SAN JOSE 1239 62.00 43 BARBARA FISHER- SHAW HAWTHORNE 657 71.00 45 ALANA EVERAGE BARBA WILLIAMS COMPTON 1239 62.00 44 LINDA MOORE SACRAMENTO 657 71.00 46 CHRISTINE WETZEL JOANN CARTER LANCHASTER 1239 62.00 45 FELICIA BROWN HERCULES 656 69.00 TOTAL 7,698.00 46 MICHELE SHAY BALL ROWLAND 656 69.00 47 EVELYN CLAYTON OAKLAND 655 68.66 48 JACKIE RAY SF 655 68.66 POS # BOWLER NAME CITY TOTAL AMOUNT 49 SHELLI YUNG SANTA CLARITA 655 68.66 SCORE 50 BARBARA LOPEZ HOLLISTER 654 61.00 1 DARRIS RUFFNER FRESNO 717 105.00 51 DEBBY HAWLEY SANTA CLARITA 654 61.00 2 JEANETTE MENACHO SACRAMENTO 693 80.00 52 DELPHIN KING DIAMOND BAR 654 61.00 3 SARAH HEFNER FRESNO 693 80.00 53 ESTELLA BROWN LA 654 61.00 4 SUZANNE JOHNSON PALMDALE 685 50.00 54 MICHELLE BROOKS LA 654 61.00 5 STACY WERTH ROHNERT PARK 669 40.00 55 OLA LIGANS LA 654 61.00 6 SHERI WONG ROHNERT PARK 653 35.00 56 YOLANDA RHODES LA 654 61.00 7 MARY SMYTHE COMPTON 644 35.00 57 CARA CARNAHAN REDWOOD CITY 653 55.75 8 KELI RAPP COMPTON 634 30.00 58 DYANA BROWN RICHMOND 653 55.75 9 MICHELLE MC GUINN FRESNO 633 30.00 801 KARON CLAY ROWLAND 653 55.75 TOTAL 485.00 59 MARION RAMSEY VALLEJO 653 55.75 60 AMY DAVIS COMPTON 652 54.50 61 BOBBIE JOHNSON COMPTON 652 54.50 POS # BOWLER NAME CITY TOTAL AMOUNT 62 DOT JACKSON ROWLAND 652 54.50 SCORE 63 LOVELYN MAHMOUD PASADENA 652 54.50 64 DANIELLE DUFFANT COMPTON 651 52.80 1 JEANETTE MENACHO SACRAMENTO 2054 125.00 65 KRIS CORBRIDGE RICHMOND/SAC 651 52.80 2 CHRISTINA KINNEY COMPTON 2044 100.00 66 NATI PENDILLA CARSON 651 52.80 3 STACY WERTH ROHNERT PARK 1981 85.00 67 PAM PEEKERS SACRAMENTO 651 52.80 4 DARRIS RUFFNER FRESNO 1866 75.00 68 TERI AVANIAN GLENDALE 651 52.80 5 KELI RAPP COMPTON 1863 50.00 69 BEV ROSS SAN JOSE 650 51.00 70 PATRICIA SWAFFIELD LA 650 51.00 6 SARAH HEFNER FRESNO 1861 45.00 71 ROSEMARY SANCHEZ SAN JOSE 649 49.00 TOTAL 480.00 72 SOPHIE WILLIAMS HAWTHORNE 648 48.50 73 TRACYE MOORE COMPTON 648 48.50 74 DAWN HANNASCH SANTA CLARITA 647 47.00 75 MARY HARDY SACRAMENTO 647 47.00 76 MAXINE FALLS LA 646 46.00 TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR 77 LISA SWEET OAKLAND 645 44.66 78 PAT THOMASON FRESNO 645 44.66 79 QUINCEY GRAVOIS LANCASTER 645 44.66 JoAnn Christian 80 DEBBIE JOHNSON SANTA MARIA 644 42.50 81 LINDA HACKETT SF 644 42.50 (559) 222-4424 82 MARY TURNER HERCULES 644 42.50 83 UNA SMITH SAN LEANDRO 644 42.50 84 DEME SAFU LA 643 20.50 Fax (559) 222-4825

85 ERNA SMITH SF 643 20.50 TOTAL 7,817.94 24 - FEBRUARY 2004 Fresno Bowling Championships @ Cedar Lanes, Fresno, CA (Continued from page 20) Alice Cherry 200 West Lane Bowl COLOMBINI’S CLASSIC: Marvin Lucas 267 715, Randy Kuwamoto 258, Joey 247, Randy Snider 239, Keith Hulsman Stearns 254, Bob Attaway 248, Jreome 230, Jim Wadlow 222, Heath Hulsman Nisby 248 705, Doug Borst 247, Lester 220, Francis Bognuda 212 Williams 247, Loyce Missouri 244, Ray THURSDAY King 243, Felix Villalovos 243, Charles THURSDAY HDCP SINGLES: Alan Ran- Nisby 241 dall 269, Rick Francis 259, Fred Estes P.S.E.A.: Jack Kendall 276 727, Paige 258, Don Gould 247, Danny Jay 243 Woodard 269 752, Sean Robertson 269, THURSDAY MEN’S CLASSIC: David Loman Wallen 263, Gary Hilburn 258 Loring 275, Jason Bulawit 272, Randy 708, Larry Mondragon II 258, Ernesto Kuwamoto 268, Rick Marty 267, Larry Torres Jr. 256 722, Larry Robinson 256, French 259, Jeremy Lubin 259, Ron Sherri Williams 255 Lubin 259, John Hardin 258, Johnie K. MOD SQUAD: Doug Preston 278, David Jones 253 Serles 278, Michael Quinones 268 736, BOURBON ST. MENS: Andy Caccam Richard Sartain 265, Jim Doyle 256, Ted 278 733, Errol Crumpton 259, Mike Handel 255 749, Gary Airola 254 O’Brien 257 710, Bob Taylor 255, Tim TUESDAY Butler 255, James Stombres 249, Don DOMESTIC QUEENS: Alice Solari 213, Woodruff 247, Dennis Bathe 247, Rich Johnie Snow 213, Doris Gardener 212, Spickelmier 247, Art Huffman 245, Shan- 723, Jerome Nisby 266, Jerome Scott Cavan III 289/728; Ernest Thorsteinson Connie Kilgore 209, Jan Penry 205, non Keller 243 266 278; Alex Cavero Sr. 279/774; Arnel Loretta Dalton 204, Bev Touchstone 202, TWILIGHTERS: Fran Goehring 253, Lori SATURDAY Castrence 279; Nester Lopes 279; Terry Trudy Flaig 200 Koulouris 224, Cindy Bolick 222, Margie SHOOTING STARS: Rick Cain 278 703, Hogan 278; Zid Cabuena 278; Clarence TUESDAY HOT SHOTS: Linda Krey 202, Mierkey 208, Gina Callegari 206, Linda Eddie Gonzales 277, Mark Cain 258 729, Tamargo 278/731; Jason Lindholm Vonnie White 201, Carolyn Iturraran 200, Olivarez 203, Dorothy McLemore 202 Leroy Alvas 257, Mike Murray 257, Chad 277/793; Roger Nuezca 269; Chris Tac- Elaine Eggleston 200 WEST LANERS MIXED: Rodney Woo- Hasenbuhler 256, Dany Khloth 253, sion 268; JR Buligon 267/738; Craig Val- TUESDAY MENS CLASSIC: Roger Sa- dad 278 763, Skyler Robertson 270, Cliff Johnny Marshall 252 710 entino 267/762; Alex Cavero Jr. 265; ble 278 728, Steve Passey Jr. 278 712, Murphy 257, Karen Scheflo 254, Sean PANELLA TRUCKING INVITAIONAL Rolly Nuezca 265/756; Danny Calagui Errol Crumpton 276 716, Jay Lane 269 Robertson 253 SCRATCH: Dennis Bathe 278, Randy 259l; Robert Madrid 258; Bob Ruelos 707, Harlan Ratcliff 268, Johnny Padilla FUN TIMERS: Gary Johnson 269 782, Kuwamoto 277 759, Galen Gentry 268 267/717; Gary Gier 257; Benny Tampol 259 723, Scottie Barton 258 704, Rick Dave Singleton 267, Mike Vo 254, Don 793, Kristin Caselli 268 757, Les Price 257; Darwin Dural 256; Brandon Naka- Gaines 258, Jim Allen 257 722, George Smallie 247 719, Joe Stevens 246, Steve 268 749, Corey Wooden 268, Tony Mar- gawa 253; Dave Reyes II 252; Jun Caoli Armstrong 257, John Padilla 257, Larry Barton 244, Jill Williams 242 tin 268 249/623; Lou Sanchez 248; Rey Cabuto- Swain 257, Stephen Passey Sr. 255, Tim FRIDAY SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST: Jim tan 246; Harry Gernando 244; Sonny Rocco 254, Ricky Silva 253 716 PEACE OFFICERS: Dee Price 278, A. Vosburg 267, Matthew Jackson 264, Tamakay 242; Cito Pacrem 238; Robe4rt HIS & HERS: Len Billings 276 726, Ed Danny Jay 277, Tim Rauhuff 269 738, Tony Peterson 259 707, Jim Castro 258, Rivera 237; Raul Ballesteros 237; Robert Surritt 275, Tony Castillo 269, Ron Lubin Tim Taggart 269 717, David Serles 269, Ron Copeland 258, Ken Parkerson 249, Tacsion 237; Lou Sanchez 235; Glenn 268 Johnie K. Jones 268 759, Bob Quni- Rick Stellmacher 246, Jerome Nisby 256, Ladiao 232; Bert Roxas 223; Bryan Bond TUESDAY WOMEN’S HDCP: Shawna nones 268, Henri Begnaud 265, Roger Al Karim 247, Mike Murphy 259 707, 222/609; Jun Caoli 214. Miller 255, Shelly Williams 247 713, Carlson 264, David Gray 257 705, Randy Tony Peterson 246, Jim A. Vosburg 245, Monday Nighters (Ladies): Belinda Hoak 223, Debbie Mercado 222, Kuwamoto 257, Jim Molina 257, Alan Steve Kjera 244, Dave Goodwin 243, Liz Zulueta 219; Helen Shipp 218; Shylia Altamarino 221, Sienna Robertson Randall 256, Rod Ezell 256, Bob Wayne Welsch 241, Karl Nielsen 249 Judy Gallagher 214; Connie Vieira 202. 215, Barbara Begnaud 213, Patricia Or- Izquierdo 255 SUNDAY NO CHIPPERS: Sam Salon Monday Mixed Fives: dez 212, Sheila Robertson 212, Trudy FRIDAY MORNING MOMS: Val VonEls- 267, Greg Boyd 257, Ron Sage 252, Val Rob Mayfiled 289/758; Ken Paul Trovinger 205, Tamera Fells 202, Virginia ner 245, Pat Bagietto 224, Jan Sheehan VonElsner 246, Chuck Hatler 245, Ron 268/768; Eddie Narvarte 268/703; Jeff Caray 200, Elaine Dause 200 223, Donna DuBois 213, Cecelia Joaquin Sage 233, Paul VonElsner 232 Martin 267/762; Keith Dixon 267/694; TUESDAY MENS HDCP: Danny Monta- 213 SUNDAY NITE MIXED: Rick Marty 257, George Barron 248; Jason Bennett nez 266, Jeff Gray 265, Ken Vetter 264, T.G.I.F.: Shantel Lash 241, Toni Hernan- Rick Stellmacher 256, Ken Parkerson 246/708; Kenny Dunham Jr. 245; Ed Greg Caldwell 259, Nick Parks 258, Terry dez 224, Joyce Johnson 222, Terri Mah- 249, James Stombres 248 707, Wayne Moe 243; Ken Dunham 243; Ron Spohn Allan 256, Brad Parks 252 nken 207, Linda Calvert 206, Casey Hill 247, Steve Kjera 244, Ted Parcher 242/680; Jeff Stockdale 224; Geena CIRCUS CIRCUS: Dave Singleton 276 Scantlen 201 242, Karl Nielsen 240 Shelton 218; Mike Glovef 215; Bob Gier 712, Steve Solidum 265, Anthony Chan BELLES & BEAUS: Chris Quijalvo 277, SUNDAY JUNIOR ADULT: Rich Saculla 204. The ladies, Catherine Wood 201. 265, Kevin Bedford 264, Andy Singleton Jack McCann Jr. 276 715, Don 278 734, Glenn Coleto 267 746, Dennis Junior Majors (Mixed Scratch): 259, Dax Arsanis 257, Chuck Olberg Eggleston 268 754, Ruben Sanchez 268, Bathe 257, John Hardin 253, Nick Arceo Mike Smith 279/751; Jim Allen 257, Kim Taing 256, Larry French 256, Roger Santos 258 727, Debby Huggins 248, Randy Gray 239, Kevin Craven 236, 279/695; Barry Richards 279/724; Ken Romeo Gapasin 256, Chris Ross 253 258, Manuel Almemdarez 357, John O’ Nick Arceo 234, Kenny Craven 225, Vargas 279; Butch Bahrenfuss 269; WEDNESDAY Dell 256, Jim Turner 254, Manuel Almen- Chris Hall 214 Randy Kenworthy 269/707; Gary Lee PIN DUSTERS: Lorrie Wyatt 224 darez 254 DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY: Gabe 267/750; Willy Garrett 267; Will Lallas STOCKTON TEACHERS: Phannara Has WEST LANE MEN’S: Fred Cababat 278 Cabrera 260, Scott Truett 259, Rob 266/711; Terry La Porte 265; Terry 226, Helen Stefl 212 736, Rich Saculla 278 712, Rich Spick- Caselli 256 726, Chris Dennis 254, Shelly Hoghan 264; Rus Fields 259/716; Bruce WOMEN’S HI-LO’S elmier 278, Johnny Padilla 277 715, Williams 223, Shawn Williams 222, Shoji 259/692; Mike Coleman 258; Mike WEDNESDAY MENS SCRATCH: Don Robert Madrid 277 715, Brian Lutrania Phannara Has 203, Kevin Sullivan 202, Brandt 258; Dennis Smith 258; Joe Bern- Simmons 278, Al Dodson 276, Noel 277 706, Tony Marin 277 715, Jeff Martin Dave Barnes 201, Tony Rivera 200 stein 247; Fred Meri 245; Mike Rupe Tomboc 269, Roy Morrow 268, Jim Allen 268 738, Scott Hansel 268 702, Dennis (Continued from page 20) 235; Gary Jones 235. The ladies, Marci 267 735, Jay Lane 265 764, Cal Moppins Bathe 268, Tony Opdyk 268, Rob Magin Pacific Ave Bowl Jones 247/705; Barbara La Porte 236; Sr. 264, Rick Langlois 258 706, Jerome 266 736, Rich Esquibel 265, Pete Ander- Men’s l,020 Scratch: Frank Trevino Micki Wu 224. Scott 258, Henri Begnaud 258, Derek son 263 290; Rich Martegani 268; Larry Ota City Men’s Handicap: Deg 258, Kelly Doll 257, Jeff Jarvis 257, FRIDAY NITE MIXED 5’S: Steve Barton 268/690; David Brandt 263; Gil Harry Campbell 280/784; Eric Schuetz John Hardin 257, Rodney Letlow 255 266 713, Thurman Roberts 255, Vince Quinones 259; Ken Paul 259; Derek 278; Kedron Blecha 278/773; Paul Le- WOMENS ALL STAR: Dee Price 278, Huante 247, Trisha Zulueta 247, Jill Wil- Taylor Jr. 258/750; JD Friened 258; Jim wicki 258; Jeff Dominick 257; Keith Frey Diane Marsiano 268, Alison Jackson 266, liams 246, Duy Nguyen 245 Dinubilo 258/705; Steve Szasz 258; 257; Ron Scott 255; Brian Pendergrass Sherri Williams 258, Mindy Brotherton T.N.B.A.: Chris Brown 278 780, Rob Chuck Buetner 256/732; John Carroll 254, 252/715; Russ Tanner 253; Robert 257, Cathy Sanborn 256, Jenny Jarvis Magin 278 736, Rich Cutler 278 724, An- 256; Bob Stone 255; 248/726; al Reft Bell 251; Jeremy Bowe 247; Jeff Hoopes 244, Kristin Caselli 243, Glenna Morrow thony Sneed 278, Scott Hansel 277 723, 254; Brian Sharpnack 247; Kelly 244; Bob Johnson 239; Manuel Maxey 243, Loyce Missouri 241 Mike King 278, Anthony Woodward 277 Whitson 246/701; Bill Wait 245. 234; Randy Bushley 233; and Todd NIGHTENGALES: Marcia Kaul 246, 716, Jim Robeson 269 738, Everette Filipino Mixed: Barnhouse 202. Shonna Mead 244, Sandy Rutledge 233, Stoddad 268 730, Matthew Jackson 269, Kioni Sodaria 289/768; Mark Seibel Nisei Mixed: Judy Seitz 213, Carmen Lewter 208, Joe Baca 268 733, Tony Maartin 266 (Continued next column) Ron Quinones “300”/778; Ron Inouye Continued next column) (Continued next column) 289/738; Gary Clark 289, 269/730; Benji (Continued on page 27) FEBRUARY 2004 - www.bowlingworld.com 25

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Senior Only 8/9 No Tap Tournament BOWLING - BILLIARDS - COFFEE SHOP - SPORTS Every Friday @ 1PM “Strike Pots & Colored Headpins” was our New Year’s Eve party an un- Brentwood Bowl qualified success our “Pick Your Score” event proved to be fun and most chal- News lenging. First place went to Patti Diaz Recap, Recap who took the first prize of $100 by com- ing within five pins of her designated nd Peak of the winter season. score. 2 place, worth $75 went to Yep, that’s where we are right now. Doug Brown who came within 15 pins Mid-January is the peak of the winter of his target. Third ($50) went to Tracy season and, as always, there’s lots go- Craig who missed by just 19 pins and San Francisco Bowling Association fourth place worth $25 went to long By: Hal Antrim ing on. First, let’s take a look at some of the time Brentwood regular Jerry Lamica who came within 37 pins of his target The proposal for the USBC has been sent to all Associations, and the major recent shooting stars in some of the special events that have been going on. score. You can bet that we’ll be doing changes is that the USBC delegates will have the authority over the by-laws, this event again. and they will have the authority to determine adult standard maximum dues at We’ll start with the final results of “Roy’s Special Holiday No-Tap Doubles”. Checking out the calendar of events all levels. We will keep you informed from time to time as to additional informa- that are coming up you’ll note there’s tion we receive on this matter. Our bowlers are starting out the new year with This popular event featured several ways to win and produced numerous plenty on the agenda. First, currently high scores. Leading the list is Hector Seastres with a nice 804 series. 300 shooting stars. In the overall standings underway is the Nor-Cal BPA “Miller games were bowled by Jason Tunkett, David Nguyen, Brian Hellman, Peter first place ($200) went to Chanel Paul- Star of the Game” Singles. Qualifying Kozell, and George Sanpior Jr. Mark Thomas shot a 299 game, and Rodney th son and Art Gonzales with an 811 se- continues through March 7 . Garrick had a 298 game. The SFBA/SFWBA Mixed Fours, as reported last ries. Second place went to Gary Blanco As soon as the “Star of the Game” month was won by the Turkey Sandwich 2 teams. Individual trophies were and Chanel with 784 and paid a han- concludes we are moving our attention awarded to Rob Petroni and Reiko Takahashi (Hi-Scratch Series), Scott som $125.00. Taking the third spot to “Happy Jack’s Five Gamer”. This five Fletcher and Denise Hansford (Hi-Scratch Game), Larry Chan and Janet Lee were Rich Smith Jr. and Chanel (again) game event will be just a tad different (Hi-HDCP Series), and George Sampion Jr. and Nancy Henke (Hi-HDCP worth $75.00. than most five gamers and you’ll be Game). Rounding out the standings were Ron sure to enjoy it. We thank all of you who participated. Next on the tournament list is YOUR “Happy Jack’s Five Gamer” will be- th Keylon and Bill Stridbeck fourth ($50) City Tournament. The entry closing date was February 13 , so we hope you got with a 765 series and fifth place went to come a monthly feature so get ready to your entry in on time. We have run into a little problem with the high score Rich Smith and Gary Blanco ($30). sharpen your bowling skills. The next award applications. In the “Snake Bite” division Jim Fors- event on the calendar will be a return of League Secretaries, please read rule 54 (ABC) in page 16 of the playing rules berg and Rich Smith Jr. took first ($27) Brentwood’s “Jackpot Doubles”. Heavy book. It is your responsibility to notify the association within 48 hours, and to with 248, Jonathan Ng and John Yee wood, tougher lanes and added pres- submit a completed high score award application within 20 days. We have been took second ($18) with 230 and third sure will make this a very challenging receiving some applications that are 30 to 60 days old. Our bowlers deserve place ($10) went to Gary Fong and Eric on-going spring and summer long st their awards on time so do your part. The January 1 averages were due on the Gee with 226. event. Be watching for further details. th 15 , and as of this writing, only five leagues are late, so our “thanks” to you who “Crazy Eight’s” division winners were: Next month we’ll get back to checking submitted them on time. That’s it for this time, so hope your bowling is going Sean Harvey and Matt Gogna who took out all of the shooting stars among our well, but above all, HAVE FUN. first ($27) with 300, Cathy Mueller and league bowlers, we’ll have more tourna- ment results and we’ll have more news Mark Day who took second spot ($18) with 269 and Chrissy Aven and Ben of upcoming events. Until then keep up the great shooting Villa took the third spot ($10) with a cool 258 game. and thanks for bowling at Brentwood.

Finally, in the “No-Tap” division your winners were: Rich Smith and Gary Blanco first ($27) with 276, Rich Smith and Chanel Paulson were second ($18) with 274, third place went to Tom Lucet and Gary Bovia, Gary Hoover and Ed Gioffre and Jonathan Ng and John Yee that all tied with 243. “Roy’s Special Holiday No-Tap Dou- bles” – plenty of winners, plenty of money and plenty of fun. Moving right along let’s check the re- sults of our special “New Year’s Eve Pick Your Score” Tournament. Not only 26 www.bowlingworld.com - FEBRUARY 2004 (Continued from page 25) 268; David Hepperle 268/720; Shaun Reft Serra Bowl Pacific Ave Bowl 260/707, 247/728; Charles Jones 257; By Tommy Zoz 267; Tom Iwamiya 259; Tom Woo Jerry Stork 256; Derrick Lyons 256; Butch 258/706; Rob Pedersen 254; Richard Bahrenfuss 254; Joseph Mendoza Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to really get down to the nitty-gritty of bowl- Chew 248; Ren Nakashima 2425/709; 254/721; Ken Hillman 248/701; Jason ing. We need to break away from the status quo and focus on making the right deci- Willie Gondo 247; Yosh Itaya 238; Jiro Nourie 245; Bob Comacho 239; Steve sions. For example, to decide whether we want to take some lessens can be a critical Sasaki 226; Joe Johansen 226. The la- Blankenship 227; Eden Wong 215. The step toward improving our game. Putting practice sessions into our weekly schedule is dies, Jeannie Sakoda 254 and Nancy ladies, Diana Lee 247; Kathy Young 225. a critical facet of overall improvement. Yet, these two steps alone are only the begin- Yada 223. Kings & Queens: Greg Lozaga 267; Matt ning in making ourselves better bowlers. Monday Delta College: Andy Singleton Bergen 257; John Miller 256; Tracy New- If we are really sincere about setting the right course, we need to put our hearts and 287, 246/728; Martin Estrada 259; Kevin ton 255; Pat Callahan 243; Dennis Van minds into it. We need to set goals and strive in our endeavors to meet these goals. If Laroza 212. Rensalaar 236; Mike Schreiber 220; Mike you try, you will succeed. Good luck and good bowling. Tuesday Delta College: Josh Hittle Trucco 217; Mona Hopkins 232; Tia In the Friendship league, Dwane Pinkston(179) focused on his mark for a 257 game. 258/680; Ron Houck 214; Nak Ny 200; Greenmeyer 224. The Friendly 5’s watched Roy Solis(197) and George Bertuccio(185) smash the pins Tony sok 193; Vireak Kourn 192; Adam Delta Men’s Handicap: Casy Kamp for a 256 while Mike Milano(201) slammed the boards hard for a 268. Dawson 181; Julie Lauchland 168; Adrain “297”; Bobby Wright 290/757; Brandon In the Golden Gate Doubles, Mike Hunt(131) shot a really great award winning Carrasco 164. Nakagawa 280; Jay Zulueta 277; Alex game of 200. Stockton Belles & Beaus: Boots Krein Cavero Jr. 268; Joe Zulueta 267/711; The Lane Lovers watched several of their bowlers hit some highs as Alex Garcia 255; Vickie La Berge 233; Paula Winter Duane Laam 266/705; Brad Mettler 258; (171) started things off with a 247; Dio Cruz(173) shot an impressive 244; George 229; Toni Stone 224; Justin Cecil 222; Jim Zulueta 255; Ralph Risso 248; Jack Sampior(193) must have been firing bullets as he hit a 275, and John Pardilla(129) Ryan Cecil 209; Kristi Cecil 194; ;Lisa Swicegood 247; Al Saballa 246; Sean brought it all home with a 193/472. Sealy 192; Ed Chitwood 189. Telezinski 238; Cito Pacrem 233; Fred In the Mission Merchants, Craig Pearsall(209), who? Anyway, he was SSSmokiing Tavern League: Josh Lawson 264/678; Castro 231; Seng Sphabmixay 227. as he hit a really nice 747. Not to out-done, Steven Lee(209) stroked his way past Jeremy Bowe 257; Bryan Soria 246; Ian Stockton Party Mixers: Eric Schuetz Craig for an impressive 256. Also slamming the boards was Tae Hwan Kim(199). He Daste 240; Jerry Campbell 226; Robbie 290/705; Larry Schmierer 278; Gary shot a very nice 264 while Yik Or(206) grabbed sneaked in with a nice 266. Hammerstone 223; Josh Lawson 223; Clasrk 269/787; Ty McMullen 268; Stev4e In the Nikkei Invitational Trios, John Mizutani(184) was hot as he came through with Brent Berkebile 223; Mikey Ortega 219; Gallagher 266/701; Nona Nielsen a 255; Jason Ng(211) shot an almost perfect game when he smashed the boards for a Carlos Balamon 215. 259/707; John Jara 257; John Van Hoose 289 game, and Ryan Ng(180) came in with a swing as he hit a 253. Wednesday Singles Handicap (10am- 257; Alex Foster 256; Celso Villamarin The Nisei Invitational watched several of it’s bowlers do some serious damage as 4gms match-play): Ray Solari 277, 256; Roger Webb 254; Steve Gallagher Craig Loy(209) shot a couple of great multi-week scores of 279 & 277; Matt Higa(192) 256/950; Ron Inouye 277, 256; Alan Tay- 247/707; Scott Truett 247; Ron Curch lowered the boom on the pins for a 269; Tony Tam(195) scorched the lanes with a lor 269/963; Dave Persinger 269; Mike 244; Roger Calrlson 244; Tommy Cuison 255, and Tyler Gee(171) closed out the leagues efforts with a 259. Gardineer 259/705 (3); Jerry Acosta 257; 243; Maxx Schultz 243; Bob Corbin 235; In the Nevada Fun, Al Gordon(174) and Charles Harris(177) were neck and neck as Ron Kiser 265, 255/724(3) 957 (4); Der- Pete Agbulos 234/622; Willis Kessinger they rolled in with a 247 apiece. James Thomas(183) and Vanessa Brown(167) shot rick Lyons 255; George Armstrong 247; 227; Dan Selby 217. really well with a 257 each; Nate Tyner(176) pounded the boards for a 246, and Ruben Ken Dunham 245, 237; Ed Reynolds 238; Friday Mixed Social League: Ray King Ortiz(215) was locked in singular motion as he hit a very nice 773 series. Chuck Esproson 235; Bill Southwick 232; 277; Alan Peterson 268; Ralph Risso The PBT Winter Classic saw many of it’s shooters get hot as Conrad Jimenez(193) Jerald Smith 217. The ladies, Lynn 267/756; Ken Hill 266; Bob Johnson started it off with a 265; Edgar Dang(202) was laying the ball down really well as he hit Dunham 225; Jeane Reichert 213; Kay 256/713; Larry Steele 236; Bob Cluff 235. a 267/727; Martin Ma(203) was close to perfect with a 277; Marylou DeJesus(169) Fannin 204. The ladies, Myra Velasquez 210; Lisa was flying high with a 244, and Ronald Ocumen(174) finished things off with a 245. Budweiser Mexican-American Mixed: Cluff 206 and Kerri Burnett 182. In the Reno Fun, Al Gordon(189) found his groove for the night with a 736 series. Mike Garcia 289; Randy Ypon 280; Jim Sunday Mixed Fours: William Allmon Nice shooting, Al! Meanwhile, Peter Miller(183) poured it on for a 254, and Prestann Molina 268; Richard Acosta 252; Joey 266/706; David Hepperle 258/739; Rey Kateley(136) shot an award winning 204 game. Bague 246; Alex Acosta 245; Jim Fernan- Cabutotan 257; Tony Castillo 257/688; The Tavern Guild Trios watched Charles Fainberg(194) get it all started with multi- dez 245; Hank Molina 245; Toni Hernan- Andre Aldredge 255/656; Matt Froman week scores of 256 & 254; DJ Momme(207) was really stroking as he hit a 279 – ooh, dez 243; Felix Villalovos 236; Steve Rod- 248/723; Forest Winston 247/670; Carlos that was good. James P. Finley(202) was exceptionally good when he scored a very riguez 235; Paul Duran 234; Frank Mo- Tavares 244; Dean Madewell 241; Billy nice 274/779. Outstanding! Joe Gerome(187) has really been hot as he fired multi- reno III 220; Antonio Camarena 214. The sinor 236; Westley Roberts 235; Rey week scores of 277 & 266 while Linda L. Wright(150) shot a 230 game. ladies, Becky Ochoa 225; Gina Mocca- Piquero 222; Normer Reyes 221; Jamila The TGIF league saw Garrick Weyant(191) shoot a 278 while Lang Wu(195) came fiche 210. Thigpen 210. The ladies, Terri Raines in with a 263. VIP Mixed: Gary Lee “300”757, 279/783; 191. The Twilighter’s watched several of it’s bowlers do some damage to the pins as Alex Rob Mayfield 290; Ron Kiser 278; Al Reft Sunday Family Fun: Mark Seibel 278; Lacap(186) got it all started with a 268; Bill Simmons(127) got really hot with a 269; Ken Mah 269/722; Charles Jones Steve Mikolowski 231/671. 179/492; Blaine Peters(194) hit them heavy with a 257; Dan Tompkins(189) and Johnny Greene(192) both scored a 258, and Norm St. Pierre(174) fired home a 244. In the Val Valencia Telco league, everyone seemed to be hitting their marks as Art The Wednesday Splits watched Linda Keefer(154) shoot a really nice 225 game. Dyogi(192), Brian Rashleger(209), Carlos Pagan(182), Lauren Skellen(174), and Rich In the Wednesday Community league, Mark D. Platis(191) got it al started with a Halvorson(194) all fired 268 games; Austin Huang(204) squeezed out a 267; Ernie very nice 279, and Tim Aguino(188) came in with an excellent 277. Manalo(179) got hot with a 269; Josie Manalo(184) stroked out a 256; Mark Delmonico (193) blasted out a 257; Rick Watson(208) had no trouble with the boards as he shot 279/278/734, and Willie Branham(171) shot multi-week scores of 254 & 245. (Continued next column)

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With the month of December being a By now most of you realize that the short month as far as the reporting of Bowl has undergone a change in manag- scores is concerned, the scoring ac- ers. Stephanie Schroder has been the knowledgements will be less than usual. general manager for the last three years Most leagues took two weeks off during but now has decided to try her skills at the holidays. something else. Even though she is leav- If you have ever wondered what scor- ing, she will long be remembered for her ing time period is being used in this col- personal contributions she made to her umn, wonder no longer. Most issues of customers. The ever present smile, the this paper are released about a month knee slapping laughter when things were and a half after the month being reported. the slightest bit funny, and the constant – For instance, this is the February issue, do anything for you – attitude, will always but the scores are from December. be her legacy. Stephanie cared about the You might have also wondered about little things as well as the big, but making which scores are being selected. The sure everything was just right made you methodology is not a simple one, but it feel her heart was really in it. That was a does work, and it seems to be the fairest. good thing. Thank you very much, If the criteria are too liberal, the column Stephanie, for all your leadership and would be too long and would fall outside hard work. Good luck. With Stephanie the given boundaries. Conversely, if it is being such an avid bowler, I’m sure we too conservative, there would be a lot haven’t seen the last of our Stephanie. fewer scores to report about. If you haven’t had the opportunity to For clarity purposes, the following is meet the new manager, his name is Max the basic criteria used: Epps. He’s a professional bowler and has If the bowler’s average is under 130, been around bowling the bowling industry 50 pins over average (POA) would be a long time. Being a very personable kind used as the guideline. With an average of of guy, it would be a pleasure for him to 131 – 160, then it’s 65 POA. If it’s 161 – meet each and every one of you, so the 190, it would be 70 POA, and if it’s over next time you see Max, introduce your- 191, then 60 POA would be used. All jun- self – you will be glad you did. ior averages would be 30 POA; senior The Astronut’s saw Rick Hobbs(151) Grandpa Kids will bowl as the “Pro’s” league bowlers would be 10 pins less put a consistent 10-in-the-pit for a very Saturday, March 27th @ 5:00PM except for averages under 130. In most nice 246. (Registration begins @ 4:00PM) cases, if the score is within 1 pin of mak- In Augie’s Hi-Lo league, Chris Rudnicki ing the cut, it would still be used. All (170) shot an awesome game and series Bel Mateo Bowl ABC – WIBC high game award scores for a 246/643, and Chuck Markam(176) 4330 Olympic Avenue are reported regardless of average with slammed the boards for a 245. San Mateo, CA 94403 the exception of the 700 series. 100 POA The Elk’s Mixed saw Gerry McCaleb (650) 572-2435 or is used for this. As with any criteria, there (144) hammer out a nice 215. (650) 341-2616 are exceptions. The Friday Scratch watched Terry www.belmateobowl.com The Antonio’s Nuthouse league saw Goodwin(129) get consistent for a 185. Ben Wienand(157) hammer the boards The Friday Scratch Trios saw Joellyn for a 222. Rinnander(167) pound the boards for a In the CPI Doubles, Dan Floriani(181) 253. shot very nice multi-week scores of 256 In the Hillsdale Mixed, Nick Caporale & 269 while Seung Chung(155) came in (180) came through with a 256. with a cool 237. In the Ultimate Mad Mixers, Benson The Dukes and Duchess league went Fong(133) started things off with a very on a rampage as Chunwei Huang(154) nice 224/508; Kathleen Sullivan(157) was got things started with a nice 226; Claire hitting them heavy with a 225; Randolph McCole(190) was awesome with a 258; Wysinger (159) scored some great hits Frank Grigalba(191) blistered the boards as he tallied a 236, and Rich Cayssials with a 267; Herb Asatani(200) went on a (187) was firing on all cylinders when he bowling terror as he put together some shot an awesome 707 series. totally awesome scores of 276/279/780; The Visa league saw Harry Weller Kim Rios(128) fired home a 185, and (131) smash the boards for a 182 while Kathleen Lee(148) finished things off with Lisa Blunt(134) shot a great game of 205. a 224. The Friday Scratch watched Jim In the Guys and Dolls, Georgia Wil- Colley, Sr.(206) be the sole man of the liams(195) hammered the boards for a month with a 266/734. 264 while Jesse Adams(182) tallied a In the Gold Dust league, Ben Drucker 258. (197) shot a very nice award winning 298 The Goodtimers watched Issak Lopez game. Congratulations, Ben! Cory Nicolai (145) smash the deck with a 234; James (206) rammed home a 728 series; Don- Smith(196) showed his stuff with a 265, ald Manogue(187) scorched the lanes for and Thomas Wood(143) came in with a a great 705 series; John Green(199) was 209. firing heavy as he hit a 258; Karl Gaed- The Keglers saw Ginny Bergesen dert(163) was on his mark when hit a (144) pound the boards for a 223. 244; Mark Goldenson(198) slammed the The Legal Eagles saw Billy Mann(186) pocket for a great 257/288/768 series; pull out a nice game of 265. Michael Abraham(192) was shooting on The Majorette’s watched Marion Legg the money with a 266, and TJ Yanuska (157) slam the pocket for a 216. (206) had some great multi-week scores In the Palo Alto Classic, Dave Wijtman of 267,275/749. (217) shot a very strong series of 751; (Continued next column) (Continued on page 39) FEBRUARY 2004 - www.bowlingworld.com 29

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30 www.bowlingworld.com - FEBRUARY 2004 (Continued from page 28) (106 pins over avg), Stacie Dirito-159, Paddock Bowl and Lisa Jo Wright-211. Meghan John- and 244/656, Karen Vierra-235, Jerry son shot a nice 503 series. Kemme-254/658, Todd Condit-268/747, Thursday Trio: Tyler Pardee-265 (88 Rick Munoz-267/734 and 279/764, Jon pins over avg)/633, Fred Ford-256, and Paskey-257/697, Joe DeMatteo-279/710, Rachel Leaf-191 (49 pins over avg). Debi Alladio-234, Derren Edenstrom- More nice series: Jim Eversole-673 and 261/683, Tim Mohammed, Sr-236, Mike Fred Ford-611. McGowan-243/689, Ryan Urbano-265 Thursday Mixed 5's: Bonnie Wolfe- (78 pins over avg), Dom Catalano-248, 224 (86 pins over avg), Bryon Kosinski- Cliff Farwell-262 (78 pins over avg), Dave 232-237 (74 pins over avg)/651, David Harrison-257, Lindy Lutz-202, Eric Grant- Cobb-236/657, Brian Azevedo-247/643, 243/691, Mark Ralston-258/662, Bill Al Kimmel-238/637, Tim Council-231, Jim Bothe-246/675, Erik Cizmich-255, Greg Leavitt-243, Sharon Riccobono-183 (74 Sanderson-276 (87 pins over avg)/681, pins over avg), Bob Dalton-243, Scott Keith March-234, and Deacon French- Roth-249/672, 267, and 258/678, Roy 242. More nice series shot by Ron Atz- Samuelsz-231, Rob Cammilleri-278 (101 652 and 685, Dave Harrison-679, Fred pins over avg), Don Johns-236 (79 pins Ford-652, Terry Engel-725, Greg Sander- over avg), Raymone Johnson-247/681, son-661, Joe DeMatteo-671, Vic Hazlett- and Tony Azevedo-234. Also bowling 694 and 651, Matt Tennant-704, Chris well: Bob Dalton-611, Donna Munoz- Reynold678, Dale Doran-678, Mike Park- 598, Charlie Gafney-608, Robert Dalton- 669, and Derren Edenstrom-682. 612, Boots Davis-607, Arlyn Erdman- Pin Spinners: Pat Stites-218, George 614, Dave Black-602, and Scott White- Kelly-209, Jimmie Sewell-233-225/858, 620. Debra Becken-223, Tony Ferrari- Paddock Classic Doubles: Gary 240/878, Roy Jarratt-232, Mel Anderson- Lloyd-247-258/707, Eric Grant-300 (77 214-530, Kathy Thompson 200-516. 209, Lois Heard-212, Ron Rutherford- pins over avg)/749, Bill Cooper-265/751, Fratellanza Trios: Vera Kaufman 468, 259 and 258-267/942, Jim Eversole- Fred Ford-265/681, Steve LeWright-267 Albany Bowl Les Ekman Betty Buechel 453, Bette Piantanica 436, 266/890, Paul Krout-257-247/931, Archie (73 pins over avg)/731, Joe DeMatteo- Dorothy Ventura 413. LaMothe-217, and Jack Stetler-203. Jim 277/725, and Dave Harrison-258. More A two week layoff over the holidays by Guys and Dolls: Fred Cochran 204-570, Eversole rolled an 867 and a 903 4-game super series rolled by: Bill Cooper-677, Robert Mulder 541, John Singleton 535, series, Paul Krout shot 872, and Ron Eric Grant-676, John DeMatteo-693, and most of our big guns resulted in a big drop in noteworthy scores. Jo Embree 505, Earl Cook 490, Lois Rutherford rolled 817. John Dorsett-683. Kline 487, Skeets Sea 485. 5 G's: Bob Mann-194-202 and 205, Dale Paddock Seniors: Ella Crocker-179, Wade Cyrus and Al Hines were the only men to break 700 as Wade fired a Plaza Mixers: James Tyler 247-668, Gray-262 (70 pins over avg)/649, Sabrina Sharon Martel-212, Regina Miller-170, Gregory Rech 245-665, Sean Umamoto Emigh-206, Robb Staples-234 (70 pins Peggy Francis-204, and Roy Jarratt- big 258-739 and Al came up with a fine 257-726. Just missing the mark were our 224-631, Alan Roach 220-628, Thomas over avg), Larry Thayer-259 (71 pins 236/614. Jim Eversole shot a 728 series Boutte 222-602, Jim Stern 222-585, over avg)/673, Jessica Ennis-214, De- and Jean Travers rolled a new high se- two high average keglers – Rusty Greiner and Mike Richards. Rusty posted Felicia Neihouse 208-578, Barbara nise Perry-227-234/653, and Ron Jones- ries of 503. Woods 519. 251. Also bowling well: Larry Thayer- All Stars: Weston Thompson-166, a 235-696 and Mike a 256-691. Dissarae Guilton topped the distaff Sirs and Sirettes: Dan Robak 501, 608, Phil Abramovitz-641, and Steve Nathan Poznick-194 (74 pins over avg) Wentworth Wong 494, Fred Bellamy 467, Shiles-699. and 187/468, Evan Baker-206 and division with a sparkling 234-647; barely edging Pat Tscharner’s 230-646. Also Lou Bellamy 422. Bowlers A Go Go: Shane Peacock- 220/547, Kevin Cooper-173, Paige Bang- Tuesday Hot Shots: Mike Bartek 225- 237 and 235, Dennis Murahata-231, Phil hart-166, Nick Carr-112, Vincent over the 600 mark were Megan Quattroc- chi’s 222-625 and Alisha Stenmark’s 582, Perry Woods 206-578, Jamar Snyder-235, Tari LaCourt-199, Gene Azevedo-224 (72 pins over avg), and Hampton 213-572, Marcus Jones 210- Blake-236/626, Nathan Gans-244, Earl Jonathon Steele-223. 212-614. Well done, ladies! Sak Takahashi continued to lead the 550, Cynthia Polk 492, Deanna Ferris Pitts-232, Shane Barnes-177, Derren Friday Nite Early 5's: Mitchell Sta- 486, Rosetta Moses 486, Brenda Brown Goodbar-245 and 234-237, Don Smith- ples-255 (76 over avg) and 245/608, Matt senior league parade with outings of 243-633, 225-629, and 222-594. Thomas 485. 256, Walketa Ames-201, Todd Hickey- Myaughlin-201, Ryan Urbano-235-255- Wednesday Amers: Ouida Davis 509, 227, Dan Willard-211, and Melissa Swan- 289 (50, 70, and 104 pins over avg)/789, Boutte’s 222-602 and 223-591 indicate a return to yesteryear’s form by Tom, while Arline Thompson 436. 195. Also bowling well: Phil Snyder-601, Mike Ferguson-191, James Stevenson- Homesteaders: Sue Collins 496, Vera Richard Leong-603, and Don Smith-654. 171, Rachel Pereira-207, Steffen Dan- Fred Cochran’s 212-585 and 204-570 are just a sample of Fred’s true ability. Kaufman 487, Karen Garcia 470, Elaine Hi Lo's Mixed: Terry Huth-222/552, icsreiter-168, Mark Blackshere-278 (96 Gustafson 447,Andry Bone 440. Diane Robinson-214/589, Gary Paul- pins over avg)/708 and 246/620,Victor Other senior marks of note were a 225-613 by Locke Yow, Gene Clayton’s “Go-Go” Senior Foursomes: Locke 223/582, 246/661, and 246/644, Heidi Jiminez-208, and Dave St.John-236 (74 Yow 225-613, Rick Kurakazu 218-579, George-209 and 212, Mason Tom- pins over avg)/634. More good bowling 213-584, Don Takamachi’s 223-580 and Rick Kurakuzu’s 218-579, while Rose Sak Takahashi 202-577, Tut Sumimoto 234/622, 234/626, and 277 (93 pins over by Patrick Scully-639, Chris Larsen-630, 214-565, Jim Yokomizo 200-563, Rose avg)/706, Kurt Reisinger-256, Michael Tim Mohammed-600, and Vince Zodrow- Imazumi’s 211-539 and Marie Hilliard’s 200-531 were high among our senior Imazumi 2112-539, Ray Narimatsu 245- Kush-221, Justin Cooper-233 (89 pins 624. 531, Molly Momii 503, Keiko Ota 206- over avg) and 209, Bud Crane-236, and gals. We did have one more 700 series and 491, Richard Duran-244-242 (73 and 71 pins EBNBA Trios: Craig Kitaoka 216-569, over avg). Gary Paul shot a 627 series this was put together by an up and com- ing teenager. Mike McGhee who had a Jim Yee 201-567, Greg Mori 214-565, and Ed McCardle shot 634. Kevin Murata 562. 5 Stars: Joe Quisito-244, Alan Reed- 254-709 in the Junior/Adult league. League Toppers: Graphic Arts: Wade Cyrus 258-739, 234, Debra Becken-246/635, Josh Swan- Dissarae Guito 234-647, Bobby Aquino son-234-235/667, Joshua Vander Prime Timers: Fred Cochran 212-585, Eunice Jackson 471, Arline Thompson 220-642, Lou Cabello 232-619, Earl Meulen-214, Bonny Rafferty-213/585, Hughes 235-618, Kernell Brown 232- George Ross-259/688, Tony Azevedo- 471, Andre Teyssier 466, Joenell Payton 445, Helen Holloway 433. 612, Bernard Curtis 222-602, Carol Bar- 244, Marcus Viramontes-219, Sammy nes 201-531, Martha Crockrell 529, Sanchez-179, Rose-Marie Larsen-199, Senior Rollers: Art Curry 540, Bill Mas- ters 203-537, Howard Jeffries 219-513, Vicky Woo 526. D.J.Frank-248 (82 pins over avg), 740 Pepsi-Cola Challenge: Al Hines Hendrik Vander Meulen-211, William Curtis Thompson 207-522, Verna Dabney 205-511, Cecelia Williams 200- 257-726, Rusty Greiner 235-696, Mike (Continued next column) Richards 256-691, Jerry Ruffen 256-689, Lonn-183, and John Diaz-235 (80 pins 510, Rosie Davis 499. Reno Invitational: Gene Hutcherson Eric Wattrup 254-679, Dwight Daniels over avg). More nice series by: Dennis 246-674, Fumie Matsuoka 254-567, Earp-620, David Frank-645, Ray Kendall- 235-651, Pat Tscharner 230-646, Darrell Cash 257-626, Bill Befford 225-600, Ron Kathy Waqtson 209-566, Velma Walton 600, Bill Bothe-605, and Tony Ferrari- 234-556. 610. Andrews 216-595, George Schaber 223- (Continued on page 32) Coffee Break Trio: Janis Miller-219 590, Sandra Elder 534, Tevar Perry FEBRUARY 2004 - www.bowlingworld.com 31

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Ryan Macri and Josh Schreiber performed personal highs during league play at Granada Bowl in Livermore. Macri, 166 averager in the Granada Mixers league, (Continued from page 31) rolled an eleven strike game of 279 and a 605 series; Schreiber, 127 norm in the Albany Bowl Kings and Queens league, bowled his first career 200 game and then followed Thursday Trios: Laeb Chaiyasith 236-654, Clay Roberts 220-654, Pheung Nom- with a 202 game and 571 series. Mushy Machedo just missed the 700 mark by a praseurt 236-624, Sack Thongvahn 213-615, Sonte Saephan 213-601, Jason Tom single pin in two leagues, in the Classic shad highs of 255-238 and the 4 Seasons 230-594, Sane La 202-591. Heating and Air Match Point league highs being 268 and 247.The City Strollers “Go-Go” Mixed Handicap Trios: Sak Takahashi 243-633, Don Tanamachi 223- league saw Mike Funk excite everyone with the first ten strikes being yeilding to a 580, Ed Takahashi 210-571, Yo Mizusaki 210-564, Dan Winterbaur 200-562, Marga- 286 game and 645 set. .Steve Ruiz, Kings and Queens, opened with the first nine ret Shimada 528, Mitz Mizusaki 499, Joan Nomura 497. strikes on his way to a 264 game. The Modified Guys and Dolls had Steve Ma- Young at Heart: Gene Clayton 220-584, Curtis Thompson 565, Joe McKelvey son top the men with 224-232-228 and his 694 set; Maria Lockridge led the 208-556, Norman Riley 222-551, Verna Dabney 213-549, Marie Hilliard 200-531, women with 203-238- 632 set; Charles Riley used a final game of 248 on his way Mattie Stenenson 204-510. to a 662 set; Rene Drumtra came out of a year-long slump with a pair of 233 EBNBA Mystery Trios: Kevin Murata 225-673, Mike Young 257-651, Dean Asami games to go with 193 and a 659 total, SWayne Foster,Cheyenne, finished with a 242-639, Scott Hayashida 230-582, Craig Tanisawa 568, Robin Sumimoto 200-561, 257 game for his 665 series. Youth bowler Casey Albert in the Generation Judy Ishizu 209-537, Susan Tanisawa 568, Jolie Murata 226-530. Gap rolled the last ten strikes for his 278 game and 641 series Friday Nit Live: Willie Bryant 263-679, Percy Woods 227-645, Sean Jones 222- More News… 632, Richard Thierry 239-632, Clayborn Madison 220-631, Ron Snyder 209-612, Mark Shiraki led bowling action at the Granada Bowl in Livermore. Shiraki, Dan Sutton 236-609, Ken Thornton 223-605, Mike Hendrick 216-604, Myrna Sloan Cheyenne League, rolled increasing high games with 243-253-259 and a 755 se- 221-541, Una Thornton 540, Fannie Robinson 201-526. ries. David Bunch, Generation Gap, posted games of 258-248-226 for his 732 Saturday Reno Fun Fours: Doug Dennis 234-663, Douglas Kidd 245-623, Gary Oldham 210-587, Carlos Shelby 213-586, John Silver 565, Martha Crockrell 550, series; Ken Baptiste, Classic, opened with a 255 then followed with 234-236 and Shirr Waqrren 223-531, Valerie Johnson 529, Cecilia Shelby 201-513. a 725 set. Other 700 plus sets were recorded by Mark McCreary as he rolled Junior/Adult: Mike McGhee 254-709, Matt Robinson 245-670, Alisha Stenmark highs of 273 and 247 for his 711 total; Ray Salas started with a 257 then came 212-614, Harold Lueders 249-612, Kathleen Winger 203-556, Daqle Densmore 209- back with 227-225 for his 709 set; Wayne Brewster used a 257 high game for his 554, James Byrne 200-554. placement at 701. Mushy Machado had a hot week with a eleven strike game of Sunday Hot Spot: Juan Pantagoa 234-589, Greg Davis 211-547, Keight Pennew- 290 and 740 series in the LVT and followed with a 693 series in the 4 Seasons ell 525, Matt Briggs 469, Tisha Tasaki 450. Heating and Air league which included a 279 game and came back in the Classic with a 685 total. The Getaway League watched Shawn Brazil improve his aver- age with a ten strike career high game of 289. Prime-Time bowler Fred Starry Gold Pin Tournament Results improved his 166 norm with 209-200-227 and a 636 series and Pete Oaks took game honors with 236. Youth bowlers did well with Clarence White rolling a 248 Side Pot Winners - $21.00 & $10.00 game and Kristen-Nancy Moore coming in with a 234 game.Joan Guptill, Genera- tion Gap set all personal records as the 136 averager posted a 224 game and 1. Russ Keith 233 Gary Yacap 213 534 set. Alissha Alisha, 165 par, came in with a 223 game and 538 set. The 2. Mike Bricker 230 Russ Keith 227 Strikes and Spares league saw Sara Schieferstein roll her career best as the 112 3. Bill Duncan 234 Mike Bricker 211 averager had a 171 game and 470 series 4. Steve Shorten 245 Ron Ware 234 5. Gary Yacap 223 Rodney Bridgeman 211 6. Paul Kostruros 224 Marc Weigum 214

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Kentwig Lanes Valine 201, 241, Don Ramsay 205, By: Greg Branson & LeRoy Abraham John Sepulveda 248/628. Senior Men Four: Flo Pagala 202, This Month Congratulations go to LeRoy Abraham 279, 217/672, Jeff both Dan Kilman Jr. and Johnny Di- Key 213, 240/653, John Grant 222, mailig. Bowling in the Friendly 4 Johny 209, Ron Duhon 209, Pat Williamson Dimailig threw his first 300 game. Con- 215, Dale Peck 221, Ed Wright 209, gratulations John, hope there are James Wallace 201, 210, Gene Brock many more to come. 216, John Gappa 207, L.C. Clayton Dan Kilmer Jr. bowling in the 786 236, 222/617, Rick Baclay 211, Ed Scratch League bowled games of 278, Saldivar 206, Wilbur Murray 207, 279, 259/816. 816 series that’s a lot of George Wargo 211, Curly Bock strikes Dan, congratulations. 235/678, Gil Ninoble 218, Len Lanham Up Coming Events: 248, 224/632. Feb. 21 & 22 Jr City Tournament, His & Hers: Roy Balarin 224, Jesse squad time 10 am (both days). Valdarrama 206, 200, Wilbur Murray Feb 28th Connections Any Kind of 202, George Wargo 244, 224/599, Len Doubles at 2,4,6 pm. Lanham 217, Payton Long 204. Vallejo Bowling Association City Swing Trio: Rey Andres 246/608, Tournament, March 6 – Team Event Larry Stone 221, Michael Parker 221, at 1 & 4 pm, March 7 – Double/Singles Julia Andres 227/585, Ken Dlugoken- Cathy Trujillo 235, Judy Sullivan 256, Reno Dbls: Joann Dunn 216, at 10am/1pm. ski 243/629, Alex Rivera 278, 202, Chester Henderson 227, 222/607, Don 209/614, Lynard Santiago 248, March 13/14th Maharlika Tourna- 227/707, Wilt Lewis 221, Joyce Mou- Dicks 275, Diane Terrill 226, Marion 214/629, Ryan Vass 255, 249/694, ment Info call Travis Mitchell at (707) ton 202, Ron Duhon 225, 220, Elaine Ramsey 211, 202 (209, 208), Andy Rich Larson 203, 299, 268/770, Gary 557-9698. Slack 207, Charles Ransom 225, Betty Green 203, (217, 207), Barbara Baldwin Jr 212, 223, 222/657, Ken March 27th Vallejo Women’s City Blueford 216. Livadas 209, 219, Bill Brousseau 233, Parrott 236, 210/626. Tournament: Bowler of the Year at Navy City Elks: St. Elmo Mosby (Jr) Barbara McClain 200, Kelvin Morgan Maharlika: Dennis Gonzales 222, 1pm. 203, 201/603, Ken White 248, James 210, Michelle Collins 204, Bob Tuney 279/698, Vic Pangelilan 233, 300/723, March 28th Vallejo Bowling Associa- Wallace 236, Theo King 211, L.C. 205. Iris Luckey 212, 244/648, Ed Pulanco tion: Bowler of the Year at 1pm. Clayton 201, 200, Ernestean Wallace Thurs. Swingers: Terri Gallardo 603, Ron Day Jr 615, Jun Tuazon 610, Here are this month’s highlights: 222/580, Frank Flowers 225, John Kim 211, Marion Ramsey 201, Rita Diaz Vic Mia 641, Mike Calilan Jr 208, 214, Original Seniors: Bob York 212, 223, David Alee 234, Ron Penn 228, 201, Sandra McGee 204, Dot Hays 209/631, Geo Bohorauez 611, Pat Joe Steele 212, Betty Davis 213, Donald Adams 246/610, Freddie Aites 209/557, Betty Davis 235/575. Williamson 605, Fletcher Luckey George Golding 247, Don Moran 232, 203, 225/618, Vic Pangelinan 207, Hit & Miss: Don Wolfe 207, 220, 267/616, Randy Villavicencio 258, Ed Wright 225,206/616, Paul Pressley 211/603, Jesse Fortson 223, 201/615, 214/641, Ron Ramsay 209, 202, Fred 258/707, Ed Apelado 224, 251, 212, Hazel Hadaway 201, Len Lanham Ernest Ingram 222, Charles Collins Llacuna 213, 220/613, Darcy Nelson 222/697, Patrick Vallejos 267, 219, 222, Joy Kimber 200. 222, 214/608, Catherine Fulcher 224. 205, 203/577. Richard Talamante 226, 213/699, Cesar Rudolfo 602, Al Reed Vallejo SIRS: Jim Jacques 202, Gil Wed. Shindig: Wayne Durdick 221, 235/644, Debra Baca 202, Billy 228, 269/681. Ninobla 244, Jimmie Sewell 213, Paul Gene Valdivia 212, McKinley 225. Dodson 233, Christine Richards 242. Moose & Friends: Larry Stanley Pressley 211, George Wargo 205/602, Tues. Nite Mixed HDCP: Barbara Almost Friday: Bobby Jackson 210, Delmar Bursett 222, Daren Stan Borho 225, Roy Smith 211, Battin 205, J. J. Sargent 202, 226 213/605, Ray Dowling Jr 219, 233/643, Stanley 203, Fred Beeghley 204, 201, 207/599, Nate Foster 203, Johnny (281, 215/603), B.J. Gage 214, Levi Leviste Yu 210, Keith Crantes 203, LeRoy Smith 246/628, George Wargo Abueg 227, Tony Yacapin 215, Boyton 200, Tracy Swindle 236, 212, 213, Chris Jones 244/605, Sno Fikes 264, 217/640. 232/646, Paul Clark 200, Dale Peck 211/659, Ed Morgan 210, 206, Paul 202, 278/667, Jeaneen Wright 216, Ed Tues Early Birds: Nicholas 202, Jo 202, Vector Thores 201, Ted Sar- Ellis 190, 244, 192/626 (243, 236/657), York 201, 201, Bill Reading 225, 225, Ann Dunn 241/586, Ann Melsner 216, miento 217, 201, Curly Bock 204, Robert McClain 210, Jack Pooplesky 222/672, Sue Colliver 207, 202. 200, Bernice Newell 204, Judy Prill Jesse Valderrama 226/603, Claude 225, Fred Gray 215, 206 (221, Fil-Amme: Rowell Infante 225, 207, 203. Goodrum 216, Dennis Jergenson 222/624), (244, 223, 214/681), Michael Ric Hernandez 231, Ken Behney 267, 235/641, Wilbur Murray 228, Doug Bell 209, 214, Mike Gunthner 202, 204/664, Ernie Flores 235, 225. 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Our local Association just completed their 21st annual senior tournament and it will be in the history books as soon as all of the scores, handicaps and age groups have been reviewed and verified. Unofficially: team winners are Patricia's group with a 2633 series, and Carl's bunch with 2597; Doubles: No-Tap Monte Carlo Class "A" Paul Akuna-Gene McCrary 1382, Jim Helton-Carl Evans 1343: Saturday Nights Class "B” Sharon Watkins-John Taylor 1433, Rita Pincombe-Contance Biggins @ 9 PM 1427, LeRoy Brown-Carlos Carter 1413: Class "C" Ron & Luanne Dierking 1316, J.D. Floyd-Fred Ramirez 1300. Class "D" only had three entrants, so it Cost: $12.00 was combined with Class "C" per tournament rule. Singles: Class"A" Ernie 3 Games Stirnaman 735, Rita Pincombe 724, Sharon Watkins 722, Joy Sullivan 715: Class "B" George Tanaka 712, Patricia Gantt 711, Carlos Carter 701: Class "C" Ron Dierking 755, Cassie Hart 706, Frank Martinez 705: Class "D" Bill Garner 670, J.D. Floyd 655. The Central Solano Bowling Association was well represented at Fresno in Fireside Lanes the 2003 California State Senior tournament with five (5) first place finishes and numerous money winners. Couple Shoots Team event: Carl's team was 6th, Thursday Seniors 13th and Lounge Liz- ards 27th. 290-300 Doubles: Class "A" Jim McNeely-Jim Lilley placed 8th: Class "B" Mary Houser-Gene McCrary 19th, Charles Dow-Mel Gordon 21st: Class "C" Janet Same Game McCarthy-Richard Costello 4th, Bob Gairas-Frank Martinez 17th: Class "D" Debbie Haggerty was won by Bill Garner-Lynn Norman while Larry & Steve Sardenga placed [email protected] 7th. Singles: Our Association bowlers won three of the four divisions. Class "A" On Monday 12/22/03 in the Dia- Ned Burt the winner, Clifford Semmler 12th, Jim McNeely 13th, Gene McCrary mond Classic League, husband and 70th: Class "B" 1st place Richard Evans, Mary Houser 36th: Class "C" Frank wife team Becky and Steve Walker Martinez winner, Robert LeVine 21st: Class "D" Bo Bousley 23rd. bowled on the same pair of lanes All Events: Class "A" Jim Lilley 15th, Jim McNeely 21st, Clifford Semmler with Becky shooting a 290 games 27th, Donald Weitzel 46th and State Senior Vice President Tom Harlow 50th: and Steve a perfect 300. Becky left Class "B" won by Richard Evans, Mary Houser 20th, Bob Giaras 42nd: Class an 8 pin in the first frame followed by "C" Larry Sardenga 6th, Frank Martinez 13th, Robert LeVine 23rd: Class "D" : 11 strikes and finished with a 704

Lynn Norman 5th, Richard Costello 8th, Bo Bousley 12th and Ken Doizaki series, while Steve finished with a 32nd. 767 series. Steve and Becky Walker Local bowlers recently received the following American Bowling Congress Steve also bowled back-to-back 804 series on 12/8 and 12/15 in the same awards:.700 series chevrons LeRoy Brown, Michael Carrillo, Dave Hoppes, Jim league the previous weeks. Becky booked a 205 average last season and was Irvine, Al Lucas, Charlie Melton; 150 over chevrons Bobby Garner, Dave Hop- a former Sacramento Women’s Bowling Association Queens Champion. Her pes, Al Lucas, Charlie Melton, Thurman Robbson for a series 150 pins over high series is 784 with 2 300 games on her resume. Steve booked 230 last their average: Watches to Michele Blair, Raymond Hines, Thurman Robbson, year, is a member of the Steve Cook Classic League and recently rejoined the Donald Suchomel for games 100 pins over their average: Triplicate chevrons PBA. Steve has a high series of 832 and is not sure but has 30+ 300 games in E.L. Johnson, Sam Rothenbaum: All Spare chevrons Ingrid Marenco, David his career. Moore: chevrons Fred Ramirez, Sam Rothenbaum: 7-10 chevron to Steve and Becky have been married 11 years and now coach their niece Neal Allard for conversion of the 7-10 split: Senior 75 over chevrons Freddy and nephew, Ashley and Alex Adams. Steve and Ashley recently won the New Highsmith, Raymond Hines, Steven Kitt, Larry Lopez, Bill Slade, Ernie Stirna- Years Eve Jr. /Adult Tournament at Fireside Lanes. We look forward to seeing man, Donald Suchomel, Richard Williams, Fred Wilson for games 75 pins over this family continue their great accomplishments for many years to come. their average: Senior 125 over chevrons LeRoy Brown, Michael Carrillo, Don- ald Crouse, Larry Lopez, Bill Slade, Richard Williams for series 125 pins over their average: ABC 200 game coasters Michele Blair, Chris Buxa, Christopher Curtis, Marcia DeLeon, Lee Harmon, David Morford, Ruben Munez, Sedrick McArthur, Jason Smith, Darrell Waite: ABC 250 game key rings Darren McIn- trye, Thurman Robbson, Ernie Stirnaman, Donald Suchomel, Fred Wilson: ABC 600 series money clip Donald Suchomel. Central Solano Bowling Association 75 over pins were presented to Michele Blair, Chris Buxa, Tony Crockett, Christopher Curtis, Jeff Daniels, Marcia DeLeon, Owen Harmon, Freddy Highsmith, Raymond Hines, Steven Kitt, Larry Lopez, Al Lucas, Charlie Melton, David Morford, Lee Morris, Peter Quintanilla, Thurman Robbson, Hank Romiski, Jim Seale, Bill Slade, Jason Smith, Ernie Stirnaman, Donald Suchomel, Richard Williams for games 75 pins over their average: CSBA 125 over pins to Michele Blair, Gene Borghello, LeRoy Brown, Michael Carrillo, Donald Crouse, Bobby Garner, Dave Hoppes, Larry Lopez, Al Lucas, Charlie Melton, Thurman Robbson, John Roberts, Richard Williams for “Amateur Hammer Staff” series 125 pins over their average: CSBA 275-289 pins to Al Lucas and Charlie Former PBA Member Melton for games over 274 that did not qualify for an ABC award.

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FEBRUARY 2004 - www.bowlingworld.com 37 (Continued from page 28) 600, and Charlie Gaffney-614. Paddock Bowl Paddock Classic Doubles: Gene Ogawa-244, John Nicholles-269 (79 Gerald Brown-666, 616 and 608. pins over avg)/652 and 255/688, Steve LeWright-289 (93 pins over avg)/692, Hi Lo's Mixed: Justin Cooper-232 (86 pins over avg), Gordon McKay-248 Gus Robinson-245-257/697, and Diane Esrick-248. Also bowling well: Bill (75 pins over avg), Gary Paul-266 (83 pins over avg) and 288-259 (104 and Cooper-654, Terry Engel-681, Joe DeMatteo-686 and 667, Fred Ford-672, 75 pins over avg)/748, Greg Jochner-212, Tom Crabtree-206/604, Bud and Eric Grant-676. Crane-235/639, Mason Tom-245/666 and 280-300 (90 and 110 pins over Paddock Seniors: Sue Galloway-196, Lewis Ahlwardt-226, Dick Spadino- avg), Dianne Robinson-208, and Peg Francis-211. Noteworthy series: Mason 199/526, and Cora Villanueva-188. More good bowling by: Jim Eversole- Tom-656 672, Roy Jarratt-566, Quintin Carter-524, Dwight Needham-594, Jerry Simp- 5 Stars: David Costa-232/634, Elizabeth Facer-215, Anne Needham-195, son-537, and Dickie Armodia-532. Debra Becken-221, Marco Fontana-218, Bill Bothe-254/633, and John Diaz- All Stars: Evan Baker-220 (71 pins over avg)/547, Vincent Azevedo-224 206. And George Ross shot a 656 series. (72 pins over avg)/540, Justin Murphy-180, Kevin Cooper-169 and 186 (70 Coffee Break Trio: Karen Pearce-200/533, Meghan Johnson-190, Annette pins over avg), Justin Briggs-169, Serena Burke-167, and Ian Olafson-144. McCord-171/479, Michelle Christensen-192 (71 piins over avg)/490, and Friday Nite Early 5's: Mitch Staples-233, Tim Mohammed-221, Jerry Tammy Cellini-230 (99 pins over avg) and 189/508. Lisa Jo Wright rolled a Schrader-226/605, Lynn Britting-225, David Earl-263 (79 pins over avg) and nice 526 series. 244/638, Al Manseau-185, Toni Blackshere-204, Christina Billasenor-190, Thursday Trio: No 50 over games, but Tyler Pardee shot a 615 series. Matt Myaughlin-211 and 225, Bob Rice-221, Shawna Zimmerman-173 (49 Thursday Mixed 5's: Ken Peacock-236, Sharon Riccobono-159, Earl pins over avg), and Aaron Goselin-234/620. More top series by: Steve Pitts-223, Carl Kelley-235 (80 pins over avg), Roger Hrvatin-212, Dave Cobb- Shiles-651 and 647, Dale Gray-611 and 632, and Patrick Scully-655 257 (76 pins over avg), Dale Drewry-254/688 and 255, Keith Rippee-242 (71 The Paddock Match Club bowled at Cloverleaf on January 4th. Bowling pins over avg), Bryon Kosinski-223, Craig Gomez-244, Steve Sanfilippo-200, especially well were Ron Atz-214-217/622, Bill Bothe-233-212-216/651, Tony Dave Clark-180, Charlie Poston-240, Ann Swindel-167, Larry Lowery-161, Ferrari-216, Steve LeWright-202, Darold McCardle-215-206/609, and Jim Ray Kendall-235 (79 pins over avg), and Daniel Wong-188. More good bowl- Sewell-222. ing by: Bob Dalton-608, Raymone Johnson-618, Jim Barr-639, Paul Gruwell-

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FEBRUARY 2004 - www.bowlingworld.com 39 West Lane Bowl Peninsula Juniors By Tommy Zoz Juniors By: Correen Woodard As the future bowler’s of tomorrow work on their game, there seems little doubt that the energy level is high and the intent to become a bowling star is evident. In this day of sport athletes making tons of money, there is a The Juniors here this last month posted some out- perception, by some, that the kids of today are being pushed too hard into becoming stars of the future. As with standing scores. Obviously the 2 weeks off at any controversy, there are pro’s and con’s to this thinking. Christmas and New Years didn’t bother them at all. If any attempt should be made to guide them in a direction of sport success, perhaps the best role for the par- Starting them off was Robert Stevens in the Sunday ent is one of support. What is support? Support comes in many forms, but the most important form is getting the child to his/her league every week. Weekly bowling sessions reinforces the learning the child has gained from Junior Adult league. Robert rolled a real nice 258. each previous week. Throw in extra practice sessions during the week and presto, the game scores start improv- Staying with the Sunday Junior Adult league, Albert ing. Another show of support is by providing proper equipment. Giving the child their own ball and bag is a per- Castello rolled a 243 and then came back the follow- fect example of you making a commitment to their bowling future. ing week and rolled a 246. Ray Saiz Junior posted a The aforementioned forms of support are probably the most important. If all parents would just apply these two, 234 in the same league. Casey Jardim (a new the chance of the child having a great bowling future is tremendous. A third form is one of coaching. Not the par- comer to the league this year) has a 93 average; Ca- ent doing the coaching, but either a YABA certified or a bowling center coach assigned to a junior league. Being sey rolled a real nice 198 game. Way to go all of shown proper technique will not only improve the child’s game but will allow him/her to gain confidence in their you. own ability. In the 11 o’clock junior leagues we had Jeremy So you see, as in any sport, the parent has a definite role to play in the future of the child’s success. Maybe Dillingham roll a 113 triplicate in the preps, and Chris someday you’ll be able to say to someone – “My daughter is a professional bowler and I’ve supported her all the Dennis rolled a 243 game in the junior majors. Nice way”. bowling guys. Let’s see how some of the junior league bowlers have been doing: In the Tuesday bumper league Zach Federer Bel Mateo Bowl – rolled an 83 duplicate to start things off. We then The Carlmont Bowling Club saw many of it’s bowlers hit their marks as Abby Whyte(99) got things started with had Kirk Garrard roll a real nice 131 with a 219 se- a nice 150 game; Carrie Batsford(101) shot a 133; Chris Lane(90) improved on his average with a 147; Corey ries. Kirk’s brother Jason is in the Philippines on a Bouskos(121) was really smashing the boards with a 162, and Greg Van Rixel(128) finished it off with a 164. Mission. Jason bought Kirk his bowling ball before The Friday Juniors watched Caitlin Galver(109) got his game going with a 145; Cris Stites(118) saw lots of pin action with a 166; Danny Galver(135) shot a nice two games of 214/168; Dave Darbonne(91) was in the hunt for he left. I am sure Jason would be real proud of Kirk. Reno Jr/Adulta 133; David In- Sebrell(130) hit the pins hard for a 184; Derek Scrogings(130) had a nice 161; Gabe Marra(150) We wish Jason a safe time while he is gone and a has been totally awesome lately as he produced some great scoring, 193,204/201/582; John Cianciolo(111) quick trip back so he can watch his brother bowl. hammered the boards for a 158; Kenny Gilbert(160) shot multi-week scores of 195 & 195; Mario Zertuche(74) Until next month juniors keep up the greatvitational scoring fired some ball action for a 124; Matthew Arteaga(126) showed his stuff for a 185; Peter Copeland(122) appar- and may the pin fall be with you. Debbie Haggertyently hit his mark for a 176, and Sean Nice(164) had a very nice 200 game when he fired a 208. TUESDAY Palo Alto Bowl – TUESDAY BUMPERS: Dominique The Randazzo National Bowling111, TheStadium Junior was Hot Shots saw a couple of their stars throw some nice strikes as Sean Ferguson(107) hit the mark Zach Federer 108, Kayla Blain the107, arena Megan for Dowellthis years for aevent 148. withZeke aShpall(197) was the big winner though as he stroked his way to an outstanding 705 series. Con- 102, Andrew Staley 100 record-breaking numbergratulations, of teams Zeke! TUESDAY MIXED: Alan Green(308) 193, andJoshua doubles Chan- (657)In withthe Saturdaya total All Stars, Benjamin Katzenberg(84) led things off with a 145; Dylan Craddock(93) was hitting dler 181, Benjamin Thompson prize179, Shawnfund payout Tidwell ofthe over pins $18,900.hard for a 150; Ian Hagman(130) improved his game for a 164; Jon Nolan(99) hammered out a 143; 177, Alex Lewallen 175, Ashley WhoParker knew 165, Horacio5 years Kostaago this Vasilyev(126) event was really hitting them hard for a great series of 172/161/475; Mykey Nunez(129) slammed Pineda 162, Austin Parker 160 would prove to be theso pocketsuccessful. that ended with a 162, and Zeke Shpall(197) came in as strong as usual with a 240 game. There were 42 centers represented SATURDAY this year with many new faces vowing 9AM BUMPERS: Ashlyn Britt 131,they Joey would Flores return 111, next year. Alexandria Luft 107, Ashley Marquez Andrew 103 Euland stole the show with California Youth Scratch 9AM BANTAMS: Tyrin Kinnard his129, perfect Isaiah 300 Galano game and 727 series 129, Nathan Shackelford 110, inDaniel team event.Garcia 109, If that wasn’t enough Championships Lucian Rosselli 106, Daniel Garciahe 103followed with games of 246-268- Debbie Haggerty 9AM PREPS: Anthony Piceno 278171, for Daniel a very Osuna solid 792 series with 161, Kelsey Orr 151 his doubles partner Heidi The Kindorf first annual to California Youth Scratch Championships was held at Cedar Lanes in Fresno on No- 9AM JR. MAJORS: Stephen Passeytake 3rd IIIplace 211, in T.J. Division vember 1 Doubles. 29th and 30th. A scholarship prize fund payout of $2,200.00 and several donated awards con- Turner 209, Kyle Sanderdahl 201He combined efforts withtributed teammates to the overall access of this event. 11AM BUMPERS: Cailin Moore 121, Maricela Due- Paul Locke from Tri-County Trophies in Aromas donated the beautiful acrylic Champion Trophies nas 120, Alexander Rebultan 118, Anthony Baeza and Steve Cook’s Bowling Supply donated $250.00 added scholarship monies. AZO donated four 114, Sydney Jenkins 112, Robert Simmons 111, bowling balls to the 1st and 2nd place winners in each division. Del Warren from Track donated two Robin Woodruff 108, Taylor LaStella 107, Jessica Track totes, Ralph Solan from Storm donated a ball and Ebonite donated two bowling balls, which Couvarruvias 102, Christopher Carreion101, Jr. Cain were raffled for added scholarship monies. Keith Kenworthy from Donkee Products donated bowling 101, Isaac Ochoa 100 banks to each entrant, who received a goodie bag with a sponsor/scorebook, pencil, candy, etc. 11AM BANTAMS: Maria Aguilar 107, Hunter Ross Awards were presented to the following bowlers: 100 Champion Girl: Kristen Miller, Petaluma, $350.00 scholarship, AZO ball of her choice. 11AM PREPS: Mercedes Cabaccang 161, Dominik Runner Up: Brittany Tierney, Clovis, $200.00 scholarship, AZO ball of her choice. Cabaccang 159, Benjamin Cherry 153 rd 11 AM JR. MAJORS: Ryan Kendrix 231, Robert Me- 3 : Nicole Miller, Petaluma, $125.00 scholarship 4th: Allison Jones, Roseville, $100.00 scholarship nor 221, Matthew Campodonico 212, Brian th Youngblood 211, Kiel Sonne 211, Chris Dennis 210, 5 : Corina Shiver, San Jose, $75.00 scholarship A.J. Acunia 204, Shawn Staat 203 Champion Boy: P.J Haggerty, Clovis, $500.00 scholarship, AZO ball of his choice. SUNDAY Runner Up: Ivan Miyasato, Fresno, $350.00 scholarship, AZO ball of his choice. SUNDAY JR. ADULT: Albert Castello 246, Ray Saiz 4th: Chad Uyehara, Fresno, $125.00 scholarship Jr. 233, Kiel Sonne 223, Robert Stevens 203, Jesse 5th: Mark French, Ventrua, $100.00 scholarship Renfrow 202 , Kevin Shilue 200 Continued Page 41

40 www.bowlingworld.com - FEBRUARY 2004 first with 80 ½ points under Mc Henry Bowl Blue Team Saturday Challengers: Youth Action On The with 81 ½ points. The team took top honors this month Richard Adams 159,125/318; Daniel Hollenbeck rolling a 939 game and 3,566 (4 gms) series. Nicole 138; Kim Van Hoose 165; Eli Laboca 155; Markus Ken- Lanes At Harvey was high for the girls with 217 and 721 (4 gms), worthy 146/332. still holding her 2nd high for the season in this league Saturday Strikers: with 801. Ico Del Carpio 212, 157/431; Jordan Alford Pacific Ave Bowl In the S.J. Major Classic Division (950 max. team 181,133/385; Philip Laughlin 167; Christian Sanchez By Chuck Seifert average)…Pacific Ave Bowl has two teams competing. 126. Team #1 (Gina Paul, Kevin Wu, Cory Hiranaga, Derek Saturday Bantam Tigers (2 gms): Honors scores recorded by Cory HIRANAGA and Ray, Mick Kitagawa) in third spot with 87 ½ points, Johnathn Maragos 60/119; Samantha Brandt Kevin WU. Cory hitting the perfect score with twelve Team #2 (Robert Varriano, Jason Young, Kirk Ca- 66/119; Katie Austin 62/106; Jordan Sherman 60/105; strikes in a row for “300”, Kevin the same game left a bacungan, Keith Freeman, Don Doblados) in 6th spot Victoria Zumstein 63. ten pin on his last ball for “299”. Took place the first with 71 ½ points. Pacific Ave Bowl turned in a 1,010 Saturday Pee Wees (2 gms): game of the new season bowling each other in the high game and 3,928 high series. Kevin Wu 2nd high Tate Burgad 104/195; Giovanni Dindia 105/191; weekly fun brackets. Keith Freeman 269 for 748 his for the day with 257 for high game, Gina Paul 3rd high Kelly Blankenship 113/212; Rebecca Matthews 131. first three, 929 for the leagues four games. for the girls with 203 and 723 (4 gms). Sunday Family Fun: Dean Doblados, 9 years old, rolled a 224 game in Bowlers teaming up for the Nor-Cal YABA Youth Matt Davis 267/”716”; Bryon Zumstein 266; Keith the Saturday Youth Mixed, first session moving up with Doubles finals scheduled in February. Pacific Ave Freeman 257; William Barton 247; Michael Shoji 237. the older bowlers. Dean is moving up after his older Bowlers will be heading for Gold Country (Sutter Thursday Youth Match-Play: brother, Donnie, who is in the 200 plus average field. Creek) on February 15th, with some of the teams com- Kevin Wu 245-244-243/732, 279/707; Shalimar The bowlers are looking forward to next San Joaquin th peting with different partners on other scheduled dates. Myles 289, 240/678; Jason Gulevich 217/607; Don Youth Travel league meet, scheduled on January 11 Doblados 268/648; Robert Varriano 238; Stephen at Harvest Park Bowl in Brentwood. Last month was at League Scores: Dunham 234; Zack Foster 211; Jeff Hubbard 192. Pacific Ave Bowl with the bowlers turning in some great Saturday Junior Scratch Masters (Match-Play 4 gms): Thursday Youth Mixed: scores. The booster parents did a great job in conduct- Cory Hiranaga “300”/1,028; Kevin Wu “299”/937; Ja- Jory Gwaqsdoff 205; Veronica Calvetti 179; Nicole ing the raffle, raising over $600.00 for the travel league son Young 279; Keith Freeman 267/954, 269/929; Matt Green 154; Chris Oakes 143; Lisa Abarca 142; Atticus scholarship fund. Plus the ladies that oversaw the food Davis 263, 241/920; Kirk Cabacungan 259/908; Jeff Frey 132; Matt Kiehn 131; Colin Reinschell 112; Mark sales, and baked sales…great job! Kostic 258/906; Shalimar Myles 257/974; Alberto Cas- Rose 152/439; Tony McDonald 150/434; Jeff Heyne In the S.J. Junior Classic Division (12 yrs & under, tello 256/955; Don Doblados 255; Mick Kitagawa 255; 161/386; Taylor Stevenson 167/377. team maximum average 750)…Pacific Ave Bowl Scott Sakoda 249-242/920; Logan Davis 247; Michael Thursday Bantam Preps: (Amanda Geahry, Dean Doblados, Zack Foster, Mat nd Shoji 231/867; Scott Christensen 247/856; Aidan Cas- Zachary Mitchell 148/317; Colin Reinschell 116/313; Wood and Armando Godoy) are holding 2 position trence 268/901. The girls, Gina Paul 216/829; Janice Ian Reinschell 117/283; Taylor Stevenson 167; Jessica with 89 points, only 4 points behind the first place team Taylor 214/770. Heyne 152; Alexander Centeno 133; Amy Abarca 124; (Yosemite Lanes #1). They turned in High scratch team Saturday Junior Match-Play (Handicap): Dominick Coleman 105/204; Parker Shelton 105 and game with 811, and High Team Scratch Series with Michael Jara 243/624; Sean Thalken 225/562. the Jourdan Salinas 90. 2,926 4 gms). The 811 game the team high team girls, Sara Tortorella 183/521; Amanda Bulmer Thursday Pee Wees (2 gms): scratch game for the season (to date). Armando 171/505; Deanna Lopez 177/469. Jacob Sasaki 149; Shayna Johnson 126; Stephanie Godoy was third high for the day in this division, rolling Saturday Youth Mixed (10:00am): Gary 107; Rayne Trull 118/189; Steven Lineburgh a 728 (4 gms). Dean Doblados 224/531; Andrew Jara 219/505; Alex 104/180; Allyssa Messner 100/186; Andrew Foster In the S.J. Classic Division (850 max team average) Bermudez 190/514; Scott Sakoda 239; Chris Bahren- 94/180 …Pacirfic Ave Bowl (JR Cabrera, Janice Taylor, Lisa fuss 205; Cory Techau 172. Wu, Nicole Harvey, Michael Shoji) only 1 point out of

(L/R): Allison Jones 4th; Nicole Miller 3rd; Kristen Miller 1st; Brittany Tierney 2nd; Carina Shiver 5th.

(L/R): Mark French 5th; Erick Buckley 3rd; P.J. Haggerty 1st; Ivan Miyasato 2nd; Chad Uyehara 3rd.

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1st 300 game, male, Mark French, $50.00 scholarship High six game blocks, male, P.J. Haggerty, Track 2 ball tote High six game blocks, female, Kristen Miller, Track 2 ball tote Other notable scores were Ivan Miyasato 300 and 289 game, P.J. Haggerty 299, Justin Wass 289, Mark French 290, Allison Jones 276, and Jamine Coleman 279/745. Scholarship funds were also raised thanks to Alice Cady’s handiwork and assis- tance with the tournament and the raffles. Alice made flags to hang over the lanes for each of the Champions as well. We are looking forward to making this annual event and are scheduled for Halloween weekend in 2004 at Cedar Lanes in Fresno.

FEBRUARY 2004 - www.bowlingworld.com 41 SENIOR BOWLING CENTER 50 Years in Bowling Fireside Lanes - Senior Majors Earl H. Cook, El Cerrito, CA (510) 235-5426 Tuesday - January Report I would like to write this column as an open letter to Fireside Lanes - Senior Majors, Tuesday - 2003/2004 my old bowling buddy, Dick Donahue, in San Jose. Secretary/Treasurer - Mike Harris (916)725-2101 How many times have we gotten together and stated Submitted by Dick Martegani that the promotions in bowling are not nearly as thor- ough and dedicated as they were in “our days?” How Team #1, Striking Ugly, won the first half which ended December 23rd. Team members were Gerald Law, bowling has gotten away from the building we did in Don Yarwood, and Mike Harris. They leaped over the teams of Duran, Duran, #2 and the Lucky Ones, #3 to the 60-70 area? Well, I have discovered a throw back win by 2 1/2 points. Members of Duran, Duran were Rick Duran, John Swearinger, and Lou Ramirez. The to our days. His name is mike Richards and he is the Lucky Ones teammates were Rosie Holman, Hugh Dayton, and Darwin Bakken. promotion manager at John T’s Albany bowl, in Al- The first week 813, Glenn Boone 225/829, Jim Tanaka with 11 in a row but 9 on #12 for 299/939, Chuck bany, California. Here is a few of the similarities. Russell 258/840, and Bill Lofgren 244/840. Started in bowling as a porter when he was 13, at On January 6th high games and series were rolled by John Schuneman 236/867, Ken Stier 247/840, Cambrian Bowl, where he worked 8 years to develop Hugh Dayton 258/879, Ivan Isaacson 268/930, Mike Harris 269/965, Bill Graham 277/902, Jim Tanaka his bowling knowledge and wound up working the 247/872, Bob Brown 233/841, Dick Wehling 257/892, Lou Ramirez 245/845, George Fenlason 231/822, desk. He had the highest sanctioned junior bowling Glenn Boone 243/853, Jim Rice 237/826, Ric Nannini 258/860, and Roy Castro 251/902. But the really big series total of 826 in the county in 1984. He has series was by Anthony Ripchick, aka A Train, who had a 298/1037 for a 259 average and the high series so bowled a total, as of this date, of 16 sanctioned 300 far this year. Great bowling Anthony. games. Here is something neither you, nor I ever did. On January 13, Mel Hand had another 1000 series with a 265/1002. Other top scores were by Dick Mike and his dad, Ray both bowled a league 300 Krause 220/824, Jim Tanaka 247/803, Mike Harris 221/802, Anthony Ripchick 246/929, Ric Nannini game at the same night at the Cambrian Bowl. Cam- 252/935, Joe Chabot 276/907, Cloyd Cavana 226/807, Emory Haworth 244/804, Jim Lansdon 259/913, Rex brian Bowl lost the service of Mike in 1991 when he Barton 255/866, Rick Duran 223/861, Vern Castro 256/844, Bill Lofgren 269/920, Bob Brown 248/910, Ken moved to Oakridge Bowl as desk and promotion man- Steir 246/847, Cal Webster 268/905, Bill Graham 259/878, and Ivan Isaacson 234/852. ager. When Mike Wilds moved to Morgan Hills he took Mike with him. I remember watching you bowl, Dick, in the Classic league when the two Mikes ran the bowl. Fireside Lanes - Wednesday SIRs 49ers Unfortunately the bowl in Morgan Hill was under fi- By Dick Martegani Secretary/Treasurer (916)772-8726 nanced, and only survived a couple of years, not for lack of promotion and management, but because of The SIRs 49ers Wednesday 12:30 league first half ended with team #6, the Sluicers, winning the first half. being out dated. Morgan Hill closed in 1995 and Mike Team members are Ron Cady, Bill Gomez, Jim McLoed and Marv Hartsfield. Jumping into second place on moved to Yuba City where he worked a short while at the last week was team #15, the Claim Jumpers, Saul Alvarez, Ed Schroen, Don Richardson, and Rob Rud- Nu Generations Bowling Center. Starting to sound fa- row. Third place went to the Gold Dust team #16, Larry Mustain, George Havel, Lee Mull, and Jerry Yakes. miliar Dick? It was in Yuba City that he met and fell in Top scores for the week were Lou Ramirez 219, Bruce Henderson 202, Bill Herron 241, Ralph Perez 229, love with his wife, Jina. He “retired” from the bowling George Fenlason 247/615, Steve Flynn 227/601, Jim McLoed 213, Herb Powell 211, Don Willows 238/657, game for 5 years. The itch got to him again and in John Spisak 234, Bob Heck 222/609, Don Dresbach 225, Mel Hand 213, Wayne Philpot 231/626, Saul Alva- 2000 he saw an ad that John T. at Albany Bowl had rez 208/601, Rob Rudrow 244, Lee Mull 224, Benny Benson 211, Foster Maxwell 215, and Mike Carriker placed in the Bowling world for a promotion manager. 209. That is all he needed, and upon receiving an interview After a holiday break, the league resumed the second half on January 7th. High rollers on this week were with him John, who realized his potential, hired him, John Pippig 202, Skip Anderson 212, Ballard Arant 212, Rosie Holman 234/642, Jim McLoed 202, Emory and here is where I met Mike, his lovely wife Jina, and Haworth 234/647, Carl Howerter 203, Dick Krause 220, Jack David 217, Cloyd Cavana 235/623, Don Wil- two beautiful daughters. I figure we, here at Albany lows 236/647, Ed Ratajczak 236, Bob Heck 258/705, and a big 256/727 by Dick Wehling flying high. Also Bowl, owe a debt of gratitude, to both John T. and the Jim Hasemeier 205, Ric Nannini 244/647, Dick Martegani 214, Rob Rudrow 206/610, Disco Johnson 203, Bowling World, the bible of bowling, for bringing Mike George Williams 225, Paul Gomez 207, Skip DeSilva 216, and Chuck Russell 218. back into bowling. Mike is currently averaging over On January 14th, Mike Carriker broke the 700 barrier with a 246/710. Other top scores were by Bruce 220 in a classic league and has brought hundreds of Henderson 202, John Glove 202, Steve Flynn 224/617, Rosie Holman 216/631, Will Wellever 208, Emery new bowlers into the league format. Some of his ideas Haworth a BIG 279/671, Dick Krause 233/620, Jack David 209, Cloyd Cavana 225/622, John Spisak 204, are just as challenging and tempting as some of the Bob Heck 211, Dick Wehling 226/633, Johnny Butler 210, Don Dresbach 245/602, Mel Hand 208, Ric promotions we put on back in the 60’s. Mike is now 35 Nannini 211, Ray Chase 203, Saul Alvarez 209, Art Hartwell 206, Disco Johnson 205, Joe Laciste 201, and years young and I am sure that he has a great future a huge 278/677 by Jim Rice. Congratulations on all the good bowling guys. And good bowling to everyone in bowling. John T. you better take good care of him, in 2004. bowling needs a lot of Mike’s. Serra Bowl – Peninsula Seniors The Senior Swingers watched their young folks make the hokey-pokey and shake By Tommy Zoz it all around as Joe Lopez(171) shot some multi-week scores of 243 & 255. In the Senior Nevada, James Jackson(146) roared in with a 216; Leroy Lewis(160) Often times we think of ourselves as too old to kick the proverbial bucket when it came ever so close to 75 POA with a 231; Martha Murphy(154) filled her void with a comes to getting into physical shape. Thinking this way can only perpetuate the 224 game, and Walter Mullen(156) rolled them over with a 224. steady decline in health as well physical well being. What’s really against us is time. The SIR’s saw Adolfo Del Carlo(156) pounce all over a 222 game. We tend to think time is running out, so why bother with exercise; yet it has been In the Over The Hill league, Dave Chavez(169) hit the pins hard for a 236 game. proven time and time again that exercise prolongs life. Palo Alto Bowl – The funny thing is – time is what most of us have plenty. It takes very little it to get The Friday Seniors saw Joe Camacho(169) get his mojo working as he rolled out started in an exercise program. For as little as 30 minutes a day, three days a week, multi-week scores of 233,246/614. you can get started on extending your life and reap the rewards of better health. Bel Mateo Bowl – In bowling for example, a consistent exercise routine allows you to be extremely The Friday Sir’s watched a couple of it’s gentlemen bowlers fire at will as Bob flexible, and this in turn allows you to impart a better release on the ball with consis- Penrose(159) blasted the deck for a 235. Marino Andrighetto(161) hit the pins hard tent follow through. Exercise also builds muscle tone as well as increased oxygen and came up with an excellent 249. flow. The benefits of exercise really do outweigh the constant feeling of fatigue, The Park and Rec Seniors saw their lone girl, Miki Ojima (138), fire off a very nice aches and pains, and stiffness you may currently suffer. 211 game. For your bowling health, get started slowly if you have to, but get started. Your The Senior Pinbusters watched Lillian Rufsvold(120) dominate the field for the bowling score will reflect the new you. month with a nice 182 game. Now for some reported scores:

42 www.bowlingworld.com - FEBRUARY 2004 Sunnyvale “SIRS” Senior Action At 55 And Holding By M Pleva By: Correen Woodard Pacific Ave Bowl 12/02/03 12/23/03 By Chuck Seifert Happy Valentines to all of our wonderful Seniors Buckholz 514 Birley 503 here at West Lane Bowl. I hope that all of the candy Del Rosario 501 King 207/550 The weekly SENIOR No-Tap (50 and up) on Fridays and roses that you received for the wonderful day Owens 514 Tuttle 504 at 1:00pm has been rolling right along. The weekly were as enjoyable and as beautiful as are your scores Lopina 212/534 Paulson 515 event was cancelled during the Christmas holidays, that you posted this last month. Paulson 542 Gray 528 then started back up on January the 9th.The winners for Starting out with the Monday Seniors we had Larry Tuttle 508 Buckholz 212/580 December 12th (2003) was lead by Tommy Bridgers for Niskern roll games of 235 233 236 for a real nice 704, Trumbo 235/578 the men, turning in a 864, followed by Bill Southwick and then the next week Larry rolled a 246 with a 691. Snyder 527 with 811. Jeane Reichert lead the ladies with 800 even. Staying with the Monday group David Persinger 12/09/03 12/30/03 The 50/50 winners were Fran Voyer and Jeane Rei- posted a 257 651, Ed Reynolds 247 612, Joe Stone Weaver 505 Birley 203/513 chert. Dave Persinger took home the door prize Jr. 246 649, Nick Salemme 245, Carl Hendren rolled a Long 516 Long 520 (container filled with candy). High Individual Handicap 243 648, Tim Taggart 243 640 and Roy Castellon 240. Trumbo 209/559 Draeger 500 Game winners: John Queirolo Sr, Bill Southwick, Nice bowling to the entire Monday crowd. Shields 501 Moskalik 211/586 Tommy Bridgers and Chuck Steely for the men; Viv Our Wednesday group of seniors might be a small Deveikis 501 Campbell, Jeane Reichert, and Ida Singley for the la- league but they are a great group of people. Bob Del Rosario 209/521 dies. Over $90.00 cash and prizes taken home by the Johnson rolled a real nice 255 with a 670 in the Lucky Lopina 506 bowlers. Seniors. December 19th (2003) was lead by Jeane Reichert Kamakea 506 The Thursday Seniors had Bill Clavin out front with recording a “935”, one hundred pins over the second Byers 524 a 279 719, Bill then came back the following week and place spot of 835 by Jeanne Wyner. Larry Gentry lead Snyder 571 posted a 258 657. Also posting great games 2 weeks 12/16/03 the men, followed by Chuck Steely, Dave Persinger and John Queirolo Sr.. Ida Singley won the 50/50. Chuck in a row was David Persinger with 279 680 and 267 Long 523 611. Continuing on with the Thursday Seniors we had Pleva 207,206/558 Steely took home the door prize (Magnifying glass unit). “300’s” rolled by Larry Gentry and Chuck Steely. High Ray Boyd with a 275 683, Jim Paul 269 685, Lorrie Shields 531 Wyatt 264 640, Bob Smith 259 684, Clint Ransom 255 Byers 511 Individual Handicap Game pot winners: Viv Campbell, Ida Singley,Jeane Reichert and Jeanne Wyner for the 624, Carl Hendren 255 622, and Archie Archibeque Paulson 205/588 with a 246. Great bowling Thursday Seniors. Weaver 514 ladies. The guys, Armistead Rollins, Tommy Bridgers, Until next keep posting those awesome scores and Birley 531 John Queirolo Sr,Larry, Gentry and Chuck Steely. don’t forget to take a look and see which senior just Gray 509 Bowlers took home over $130.00 in cash and prizes. th rolled that perfect game. Until next month may the pin Mowaray 513 January 9 , 2004, 900 series lead the ladies and the fall be with you. men. Viv Campbell totaled up a “922” for top spot, with st 1 Half Winners Congratulation Admiral – Willa Morehead in second with 818. Joe Stone lead the Georgi, Deveikis, Surdes, and Pleva RAHHH!!! men with “901”, followed by Dave Persinger with 854. MONDAY This weeks 50/50 was shared by Fran Voyer, Jeane MONDAY SR. A’S: Ray Boyd 237 615, Larry Niskern

Reichert and Willa Morehead. The door prize went to 235 636, Roger Webb 232, Don Wano 227, Tim San Jose SIR Bowling Fran Voyer (Travel Clock). High Individual Handicap Taggart 227, Jules Neal 225 604, Sid Larson 224, Roy Game winners: Dave Persinger, Joe Stone, Archie Ar- Castellon 223, Viv Campbell 222, Clint Ransom 221, League chibeque for the guys. The ladies, Viv Campbell, Jeane Nick Salemme 218, Hal Baty 215, Danny Caruso 214, Reichert and Willa Morehead. Dave Persinger re- Gordon Demers 214, Casey Barcus 213, Bill H. Long Vic Harris, SIR Area 5 Bowling CHRM corded a “300”. Over $125.00 cash and prizes awarded. 213, Don Clark 212, Jim Duff 211, Rutha Silva 211, The top senior scores this month came from the These are the high scores bowled in Monday SIR- Archie Archibeque 211, Dick Silver 208, John Queirolo Stags & Nags league (Mondays 9:45am) with Frank 206, Earl Goodway 204, Joe Ballesteros 204, Joe . The league meets at 10:00am every GARRISON listed a 258 and 256 for 688. Ron ITO put Monday morning at Cambrian Bowl and is open to all Stone Jr. 203, Sid Dearth 202, Lorrie Wyatt 202, together a 256. Dianna GEIST was high for the ladies, Frank Salvador 202, Ed Reynolds 202, Madge Caruso San Jose area SIR members 55 years old or older; it rolling a 220 in the Seniors Come Lately (Wednesdays includes SIR Area’s 5 and 20. 202, David Persinger 202, John Windsor 201, John 1:00pm). Bejarano 200, Jerry Smith 200, Louise Silver 200 The first half ended with a position round on Decem- th MONDAY SR. B’S: Alva Copeland 238, Frank ber 15 . Team #2, the champs with Robert Lacey, Sam LEAGUE SCORES Berucelli 234, Virgil Shriver 215, MaryEllen Barkley Ramito, Jim O’Neal, and Ernie Rossie are the team Stags & Nags: 213, Nova Plummer 211, Ray L. Long 210, Mabel members. Frank Garrison 258/256/688; Ron Ito 256; Dave Scot- High Scours for the Month are: ten 248; Gil Quinones 244; Wally Parsons 237; Dick La Delucchi 204. December 07: George Mavrakis 203, 252, 249/704; Plante 236; Danny Godoy 242 - 228; Ron Garcia 224; WEDNESDAY Joe Piazza 201; Jerry Gulizia 234/604; Peter Marrone John Lewis 223; Harry Stone 215; John Foppiano 215; LUCKY SENIORS: Norris Coffee 236, Bob Johnson 235; Bud Jones 201, 212, 193/603; Don Slama 214; Del Underwood 210; Clay Rohrer 210; Jim Freeman 235 673, Ray E. Long 213, James Vasquez 206, Joe Bob Hunt 210; John Cesario 233; George Sears 223, 207. The ladies, Doris Schaal 213. Stamp 203, Lee Grimes 201, Wayne Bundy 200 201; Edd Enfintino 233; Frenchy Tanaka 218; Sam Son’s in Retirement: THURSDAY Lopina 223; Bill Hooper 207, 223; Dennis Pitchford 233, Gil Quinones 257; Dave Scotten 245; Frank Garrison THURSDAY SR. A’s: Roger Carlson 238, Bill Clavin 217, 191/641; Bob Kevs 202; Gene Cox 208; Lambert 226/656; Bill Hawkins 212; Jim Duff 210; Dick Sabatini 238, Larry Niskern 234, Gary Walters 233, Bob Smith Malloy 202, 226, 205/633; Bob Trumbo 233, 217. 207. 227, Virgil Shriver 223, David Persinger 217 634, Jim December 08: George Mavrakis 217’ Sam Ramito Seniors Come Lately: Turner 217, Sid Dearth 217, Jean King 217, Lorrie 202; Jim O’Neil 200; Jerry Gulizia 228; 218,193/639; Karl Volb 236. The ladies, Dianna Geist 220 and Wyatt 216, Sid Larson 215, Al Karim 214, Frank Cruz Don Slama 230/614; George Sears 221,218/613; Lee Ruth Boore 209. 214, Joe Felipe 212, Jim Duff 211, George Hill 211, Stayrook 244,222/631; Mike Maietta 200; Ed Enfantino Viv Campbell 208, Joe Stone Jr. 206, Ray L. Long 206,243/681; Bob Trumbo 212. 299, 214, 202/715; Frenchy Tanaka 231, Sam Lopina 205, Earl Goodway 205, Sylvia Robinson 205, Ray December 22: Sam Romito 211; Duke Ellington 202; Bob Haycock 225, 177, 221/634’ Bill Hooper 204, Boyd 205, Ed Reynolds 204, Clint Ransom 203, 212,227/619; Bob Hunt 204, 216; John Cesario 211; 208; Dennis Pitchford 202,220,205/627; Tony Lopina Tommy Bridgers 203, John Windsor 203, Nick Sa- George Sears 235; Lee Stayrook 208; Rich Madayag 215,236; Ron Bianco 217,256/650; Lambert Malloy 256, lemme 203, Carolyn Carlson 202, Bill H. Long 201, 203,215/674; Bob Trumbo 203. 223, 226/632; Frank Fontana 224; Bill Denison 216; Frank Hepburn 223; Ed Eneantino 249; Frenchy Ta- John Queirolo 200. December 15: George Mavrakis 201; Peter Marrone THURSDAY SR. B’S: Merle Frades 227, Harold Wil- 200, 212; Bud Jones 224; Don Slama 201; Nick Signo naka 203, 210/601; Bill Hooper 219,202,203/634; Den- nis Pitchford 226; Lambert Malloy 214. liams 220, Alex Paulo 219, Hal Baty 213, Dan Halliday 205; George Trumbo 202, Mike Maietta 211; Ed Enfan- 213, Ruth Brown 212, Alva Copeland 205, Bev Touch- tion 215, 258; Frenchy Tanaka 212, 219/604; Bob hay- December 29: George Mavrakis 216; Don Slama 226; John Cesario 224,202; George Sears 228/604; stone 203, Nelda Brown 200. cock 245, 202; Edie Fahrner 209; Bill Hooper 238, FRIDAY NO-TAP SENIORS: Clif Williams 300, Roger 242,227/707; Dennis Pitchford 245,217; Tony Lopina Rich Madayag 215,204/601; Nick Signo 235/607m Ed Enfantino 214; Tony Lopina 210; Ron Bianco 238, 223, Wiskeman 300, Bob Smith 300, Lorrie Wyatt 300, Bill 236; Ron Bianco 230,235/652; Lambert Malloy 232, H. Long 300, Gary Walters 300, Don Wano 297, Carl (Continued next column) 213/674. Hendren 279, Sheridan Denney 278.. 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